Jesus had to be sacrificed. That was his entire mission on earth… to offer a way of salvation to everyone by paying the price for their sins. Children in the massacre were not Saviors. This comparison isn’t valid.

Paul suffered for being a Christian and witnessing. He died as a martyr for God because he refused to recant his testimony. The children in the massacre were not evangelizing others, dying because of their testimony. This comparison isn’t valid.

HOWEVER, there are real verses in the Bible that speak to what happens in society when the people turn away from God. In those verses, it becomes clear that God removes his protection and allows them to suffer until their suffering becomes so great that they turn back to God and seek his involvement in their lives. These cycles repeated over and over in the Old Testament. And while I do believe that we have been turning from God as a society, I don’t believe this massacre is necessarily a direct result. The cycles mentioned in the Old Testament occurred over decades (or longer). If anything, we should be aware that things will get much worse before the cycle turns around.

But the larger point about seeking humility is worth considering.

letget on December 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Had to send that around myself. Beautiful verses. Thanks for sharing

Sandy Hook Elementary School

Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
When 20 beautiful children stormed through Heaven’s gate.
Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
They were filled with such joy; they didn’t know what to say.
They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“This is heaven” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house”.
When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
But Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
Then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
And in that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring
Those children all flew into the arms of their King.
And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
One small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
And as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of Mom and Dad.”
Then He looked down on Earth, at the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.
Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!
May this country be delivered from the hands of fools
“I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools! ”
Then He and the children stood up without a sound.
“Come now my children let me show you around. ”
Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”
L