Mountain-turned-Monument

Now that mysterious abduction of Kelly has been resolved, in part (the six year old was re-united with her parents on Monday, justice to follow), the matter is now in the public domain and I safely pen down lessons that leapt out for me: (a) Besides the abductors, the biggest and hardest-hit loser in this torturous saga was the Father of lies himself, the devil! He threw a mountain of trouble in our path and Christ’s church responded prayerfully (accompanied by lots of activity) in faith, and God moved the mountain. This episode will be etched in my memory (I’m sure in the hearts and minds of many others too) as a monument that speaks of God’s faithfulness. Indeed His ear is not heavy that He cannot hear our cries. He hears, He cares, and moves on our behalf. (b) A Romans 8:28 Moment: As the week-long torture comes to an end, there is a very real chance that the network of abductors will be brought to book. This will bring the activities of these architects of terror to a much deserved end. Yes, what the devil meant for evil God turned around for good of society. (c) A renewed audacity to trust God when all odds seem to be against me. God still has the final move. Yes, it ain’t over till He says it’s over!