Beloved
As many of you may have heard by now there were children among the 22 people killed and 59 injured in a suicide attack after an Ariana Grande concert at Britain’s Manchester Arena which occurred Monday, May 22nd as concert goers were leaving the concert. The attack has been called an “act of terror” by British authorities who are still investigating the case and making arrest in connection with the bombing.
These random acts of violence have become an all-to-common occurrence in our global society as people choose violence as a method to address their grievances. And while such acts are justifiably called cowardly, brutal, and savage, there are a lot of dirty hands to go around. According to a report in September of 2016, the United States and Great Britain are the world’s number one and two exported of weapons in the world. In fact, just a few days ago on his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, President Trump announced a $110 billion dollar arms deal to that country. In response, other countries in the region will feel they must arm themselves to counter what they perceive as a threat to their national security.
As a result of all the arm sales by the US and others, the world is becoming a powder keg waiting to explode. Jesus said “they who take up the sword, will perish by the sword” – Matt 26:52. Terrorist attacks are symptomatic of a world whose priority is more on how to kill people than help and save people. More on this tomorrow. Let’s pray for the victims and their families on both sides of these horrific attacks. For there is plenty of blame to go around.
Blessings
Pastor Jordan
