Today is a day of mourning. Designated by Congress and approved by the President, September 11 is a discretionary day of remembrance for the 2,977 people who died on this date in 2001 at the hands of men who wished only death and destruction for the United States. Their hatred of this country – its prosperity and its Judeo-Christian values and beliefs – caused them to wreak destruction upon this nation.

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.

Romans 10:1

Hatred for Christians is not new. The apostle Paul talks in Romans about Israel’s unbelief in Jesus as Messiah; their zeal for the Lord did not lead them to the knowledge of His Son. In fact, instead of believing, the Jews sought to kill those who followed Christ. It was Paul’s desire that his own people would be saved by understanding God’s promises and believing in Jesus as their Savior.

Let your prayers be the same. Evil abounds when people go their own way. Hearts must turn to Christ for good to overcome. Only a people saved by God’s grace can impact others who despair and hate…whose understanding is clouded by Satan’s darkness. Remember those who are lost; desire and pray to God that they may be saved.

Recommended Reading: Romans 10:1-13