Remember 911

-September 11, 2023-

Good morning, happy Monday,

“Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out Egypt.”

(Deuteronomy 25:17).

Amalek was the aggressor. They attacked Israel, especially in their rear guard. Joshua commanded Israel to fight them and defeat them. When Moses raised his hands, Israel prevailed, and when his hands became weary, and he let them down, Amalek prevailed. Aaron and Hur held up his hands and they gained the victory. God declared perpetual war against Amalek for all generations.

Today is Patriot Day, also called Remembrance Day, or just 911. It was 22 years ago to the day that we were attacked by terrorists in planes. I still remember as if it were yesterday. It was horrific. It is estimated about 3,000 people died that day. We should never forget what happened. We fought back in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Osama Bin Laden was killed as were many other terrorists. There are terrorists who are still incarcerated to this day.

There have been other times in the history of country when we were attacked by an enemy in an unprovoked manner. The British attacked us in 1812 and burned down the White House. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in another unprovoked attack. We fought back and won the war, just as we did against the British.

These are events we should remember and never forget. They brought our country together in a show of unity, strength, and resilience. I am proud to be an American. As Christians we are taught to love our enemies and pray for them. We do need to defend ourselves and our country.

There were many heroes on 911. Police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, and citizens on the ground and in the air who took decisive actions. Let us remember them forever. Many gave their lives to save others. The Statue of Liberty still stands tall for our freedom; our flag still flies over the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Let us take a moment of silence for those who died on 911 or in the days afterward. May we pray for the protection of our nation and that we will return to God. Have a blessed day remembering. Stay safe and healthy.

Still the United States, united as one people,

Dean