I have avoided as much of the Dec. 14, 2012, Connecticut school shooting as possible. My wife first brought it to my attention at lunch on that Friday and the thoughts of the shooting and its youngest victims have been on her mind constantly. Facebook updates, news reports, theories of what happened, etc.
I have avoided it.
Why? I'm not sure that I want to see it. I know I don't want to see it. I can't imagine what those poor children and faculty went through on that awful day. I don't want to think about what kind of monster could do such a thing.
I've heard the discussions about where was God, this wouldn't have happened if..., etc. I always find it ironic that the very ones who don't want God mentioned in society are the very ones that ask where He is during times of distress.
Dr. Bob Rogers, pastor of First Baptist Church of Rincon, Ga., posted on 12/14 on his blog: http://bobrogers.me/category/bible-teaching/. He has some very wise things to say regarding times of distress. Go read it now.
As for me, my hope and faith and trust is in my God. I love Him. I know He will work all things to my good and for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). And I'm also reminded of Romans 8:39 that says nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
My heart goes out to all those affected by this tragedy. I can't bear the thought of something happening to my Audrey or Zachary or Missy. But I know that God is in control. He knows what is ahead and He is already there.
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