believe this photograph moves me most. It's police and firemen going up the stairs while occupants of the tower are going down. Most of those emergency workers knew what others didn't, and that was they might not come back down. For so many valiant men and women, obviously their conviction to stand strong and protect was stronger than their urge to listen to reason and run.

Regardless of the claim of the 911 religious zealots who killed so many innocent people, there was no justification to their despicable act. And even though I see godly character in so many on that day, not every hero knew Someone who would save them, namely the Lord Jesus Christ. For many, it was a simple act of courage that resulted in them giving their life for people they didn't know. I want to honor today other deserving people. Many serve selflessly at home and abroad and some will give their lives to preach the good news of Jesus Christ, our only hope for salvation. May their investment in people they don't know, give them joy down here and eternal dividends in glory.

Pray it
Help us learn to love others sacrificially and without any attached strings.

Resources
The love of God not only covers the universe, but also next door. (2000)
How can someone show God they love Him? (2001)
No measure of piled up dirt can hide the stench of sin. (2002)
A testimony of being bad before salvation may capture man's attention, but doesn't impress God. (2004)
The only prayer God hears from an unrepentant man is confession. (2005)
Never underestimate the power of a godly man's prayer for someone else. (2006)
We show people respect when we give them something of value. (2007)
A person who listens is a true rarity. (2008)
Are your hours filled with emptiness? (2009)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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