Bomb Scare in India
by Katherine Kehler
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“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or hour” (Matthew 25:13)
We were on one of those “around the world in 10 days” ministry trips. It was December and my husband Marvin and I, along with another couple, had been on the road – actually in the air - for five days. We were getting weary and I was eager to get home to complete my Christmas preparations.
We were flying from Ethiopia to meet friends in Bangalore, India. From there we were flying to Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau. Only five days left.
On the flight to India, the people in the plane were very noisy, or at least it seemed that way. Lack of sleep has a way of magnifying sounds. I noticed the flight attendants whispering amongst themselves. They looked concerned. Shortly after, the pilot came on the public address system and then I understood. He announced very calmly, “Please pay careful attention. We have received notice that there could be a bomb on this plane. You must be calm. We will not taxi to the air terminal when we land, but to the far end of the airstrip. You will be taken to the terminal by bus.”
The people on the plane became very quiet. The incessant, loud chatter turned to silence. Everyone was deep in thought, evaluating their life, no doubt. I know I was. My first thoughts were, “Well, Lord, maybe I’ll see You today. That would be wonderful.” I had such a calm and peaceful spirit - it didn’t seem normal.
This is the blessing of knowing God personally and being in the centre of His will. There is no fear in facing Him. In fact, great joy will fill your heart at the thought of seeing Him soon.
Elisabeth Elliot, a well-known author and speaker, once told a group of women that the safest place for any person is in the centre of God’s will. I experienced this truth that day. We were certainly relieved when the bomb threat turned out to be a false alarm. But even during the time of wondering if the plane might be blown to bits, I felt safe. I was exactly where God wanted me to be.
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27) Father, thank You for giving us peace, perfect peace, in place of fear. Amen
Have you ever had a life threatening experience?
Although we usually think that we will live until we are at least 80 years old, an plane crash or car accident, a disease, war, an earthquake or tsunami could end our life suddenly.
Do you have the assurance that you will go heaven when you die?
You can be sure.
If you are sincere that you would like Jesus Christ to forgive your sin and direct your life,
You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer. Praying is simply talking to God. God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. Here's a suggested prayer:
Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to You and ask You to come in as my Saviour and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Bring peace to my world this Christmas. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.
If this prayer expresses the desire of your heart, pray it right now and Christ will come into your life as He promised. If you invited Jesus Christ into your life, thank God often that He is in your life, that He will never leave you and that you have eternal life.
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