Take counsel together, but it shall be brought to naught; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.
(Isaiah 8.10 NRSV)

---

They were shooting the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy" on the day after Pearl Harbor. The cast listened as President Roosevelt announced on the radio that the United States was at war with Japan and Germany. At that point director Michael Curtiz came on the sound stage with Jimmy Cagney. They all listened in silence for the national anthem to finish. As the women dabbed tears from their eyes, and the men were deeply moved, Curtiz said in his best Hungarian accent:

"Now, boys and girls, we have work to do. We have bad news, but we have a wonderful story to tell the world. So let's put away sad things and begin."

That's our challenge, too. We remember with sadness and gratitude the sacrifices others have made in our behalf. Now we go out to tell the story that in tragedy God is with us. We are not alone.

---

Loving God, thank you for being with me through all of the ups and downs of life. In Jesus name, Amen.

Ron Newhouse

Help Promote Devotions.Net | Help Feed The Hungry

| Home | Bible | Devotions | Humor | Visitors |