My Words will be no means pass away

Heaven and earth may pass away, but My Words will be no means pass away.
(Luke 21:33, NKJV)

Our nation will never forget the day that changed our lives forever. And
little did we realize how personal September 11th would be for the ministry
of America's KESWICK. Like many ministries, we were getting ready to begin
a service of remembrance for our community, staff, and the men of the Colony
of Mercy. As I was preparing to walk to the Auditorium, I received word
that this tragedy had impacted our ministry.

Don and Jean Peterson were actively involved with the ministry. In addition
to being conference attendees, both were burdened for the Colony ministry.
Don served for a number a years as a volunteer counselor and Jean became a
faithful prayer warrior. Seeing Don's passion and vision for the ministry,
we invited Don to serve on the Board of Trustees. He was a man of purpose,
determination, integrity, and commitment.

The Peterson's were scheduled to leave for California for a family reunion
on the morning of September 11. Arriving early at the Newark International
Airport, they were bumped to an earlier flight. They were assigned to
Flight 93 that crashed on a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Several months after the tragedy we heard that a Bible had been found at the
crash site. Selfishly we were hoping that it belonged to Don or Jean. When
the rescue teams arrived at the crash site, there were only two things
visible - a tire and Don Peterson's Bible. Tucked inside Don's Bible was a
list of the men from the Colony of Mercy the he would be praying for during
the trip.

Don loved the Word of God. He believed that the Word was true and that it
could change and transform lives. How about you? Do you love the Word of
God? Are you spending time each day reading, meditating, and memorizing the
Word? It will change and transform your life.

Bill Welte

(from the book REAL VICTORY for REAL LIFE - 365 Devotional Thoughts in the
Spirit of America's KESWICK)

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