The events of this past week at Penn State serve to remind us, once again, that we are worshipping things other than God. In this case it was a "legendary coach," or an esteemed university or America's favorite pastime, football, or maybe all three; but in any case all have been smudged, tarnished and dirtied because of selfish pride, lies and greed.
Last week the house of cards came tumbling down as the "alledged acts" of one man, compounded by other men could no longer be swept under the sod of Happy Valley's vaunted footbal field.
People will ask, why did God let this happen? Do you really think God's hand was upon those who were alledgedly involved in this whole sordid affair? This is a world filled with evil people who prey upon the old and the weak; in this case the victims were young boys. What was it that Jesus said about those who prey upon children: "and whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these who believe in me to sin it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea."
Let us pray as Paul says without ceasing for the children who's lives have been changed, and who's love and trust have been damaged possibly forever. Let us pray for their parents and family, grant them patience and understanding and help them replace their anger with love and compassion. Let us pray for the prosecuters and defenders of the alleged perpetrator and last but not least let us pray for the alleged perpetrator himself.
Remember this passage from Romans 12:9, "Do not take revenge my friends but leave room for God's wrath for it is written, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay" says the Lord.
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