Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/10/07 05:44:30 PM |
Age 60, TN |
JOHN PUT THE TIRE RIGHT ONTO THE ROAD!! HE PUT THE FACTS RIGHT ON LINE. UNLESS JESUS WAS TOTALLY INSANE AND A MADMAN, THEN WE ALL LIKE SHEEP ARE REALLY ASTRAY. SO OFTEN WE WHO HAVE IT SO GOOD, TAKE DISASTERS LIKE THIS ONE SO POORLY. IMAGINE THAT THESE KINDS OF THINGS NEVER WOULD HAPPEN. BORING!
NOW, I'M NOT SAYING THERE SHOULD BE CALAMITY. RATHER, I MEAN THAT BECAUSE AND THROUGH THESE THINGS WE CAN DRAW CLOSER TO THE ONE WHO KNOWS US BEST, DIED FOR OUR SINS, TAKES JOY OVER US AND HAS PREPARED A WONDERFUL PLACE FOR US WITH HIM AND THE FATHER. IT'S STILL NOT TOO LATE TO TURN TO HIM. DO IT NOW. HE LOVES YOU.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/07/07 08:13:09 AM |
Age 57, NC |
Bridge Collapse: What a great messge by John Piper! This message is needed more than ever in the world we are living in. May God use John"s message to point people to The soon I hope coming Saviour. Daniel Davis
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/05/07 10:21:27 PM |
Age 84, IA |
This was one of the best explanations of the tragedy I have heard or read. May God bless you and your family.
My cousin drove over the bridge 1 hour before it went down. Oh, if they would only surrender to the Lord. Then they would be ready at any time.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 11:12:55 PM |
Age 61, MN |
Thank you for the uplifting words. I have crossed that bridge thousands of times since it was built and could very easily have been there at the time it collapsed. Thank you for the reminder we need to be ready to meet our Lord at all times. We never know when we will be called home.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 04:37:25 PM |
Age 72, AR |
The message of hope and perseverence in the face of human disaster is great, and even the idea that everyone involved didn't use all the tools available over the years.
But, as to why this particular bridge failed, come now. We do not know the exact cause, or every cause, but we do know that it/they lie in the sciences applicable to bridge building, maintenance and use. Also the architechtural design, the engineering, the technology, the materials, the individual and collective skills contributing to design, construction, maintenance, use and financing are all human factors. Somewhere along the line humans did not know enough science, did not apply it well enough, did not consider what they did know was a shortcoming was worth financing to correct. Nothing but human failure caused this bridge to collapse, just as human failure caused the Twin Towers in New York to collapse when a couple of aircraft were flown into them, the bridge in Oklahoma collapsed after a barge ran into it, or the one over the Ohio River at Point Pleasant collapsed because it became weak from rust. These human endeavors ultimately failed because humans failed in their knowlege or its application in their design, construction, maintenance or use. Blame God, if you wish, for these human failures of knowledge and judgement, but do not blame God for the specific failures of the bridges or buildings. Instead of telling yourselves or your children God caused this failure, please urge them to use all their skills and available thought when they are in position to prevent such human failures, and don't take the easy way out and blame it all on God.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 03:43:05 PM |
Age 63, MN |
Praise God for Pastor Piper's article.
As I watched the disaster, and ached and prayed for those directly involved, I stopped...and gave thanks to my Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ for the relative "gentleness" of this visible warning to repent and turn to Him while their is yet time.
His grace and mercy go beyond our ability to understand.
Dear Lord God, may many lost souls turn to You for salvation during this time of suffering and loss.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 01:50:10 PM |
Age 54, MO |
Obviously, Dr. Piper knows and understands that some of his own staff may have been on the bridge and he is accutely aware that this event may, and most likely will, have a direct personal effect on his life, and/or the lives of his staff and church membership. I read into the heart and soul of a father-daughter relationship as I read about John's real-life conversation with his daughter.
Although I live in Missouri, one of my nephews was working on the construction crew on the bridge that did not collapse. He is young, in his early twenties, and he saw the bridge go down and helped pull survivors from the wreckage. His sisters report that he is traumatized from the ordeal. I pray that he will read this article.
Dr. Piper did not skirt around the issues with his daughter, or try to glaze the facts over with sugar (until she was supposedly old enough to deal with the gruesome facts), but they talked openly and genuinely about real tragedy and loss of life.
I know of no better words with which to comfort my nephew at this juncture, than for him to read and consider what has been written here, and to put his complete trust in our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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SORROW IS BETTER THAN LAUGHTER
| Posted On: 08/03/07 12:35:42 PM |
Age 63, OH |
1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.- I know of no man living with this kind of wisdom, do you. Solomon said this very wise thing in:
Ecclesiastes 7
Wisdom
1 A good name is better than fine perfume,
and the day of death better than the day of birth.
2 It is better to go to a house of mourning
than to go to a house of feasting,
for death is the destiny of every man;
the living should take this to heart.
3 Sorrow is better than laughter,
because a sad face is good for the heart.
4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure
As Solomon says it is better for us to go to a funeral than a party. For it is good for all of us to think about the death that we all face. Those who trust in Jesus Christ to save them will never see death.
We should all be thankful to God for He is always trying to turn people to Him. The people who died on that bridge all sacrificed their lives so that others would repent and turn to Christ when they think about the death we all face. Lou
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THE BIBLE IS ABOUT A BRIDGE
| Posted On: 08/03/07 12:13:05 PM |
Age 63, OH |
John what a redemptive article. I agree with it and enjoyed reading it. You are correct the word bridge is not in the Bible but the Bible is about a bridge. For Jesus laid down His life like a bridge over troubled water.
Bridge Over Troubled Water
~ Simon & Garfunkel
by Paul Simon
When you're weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When you're down and out,
When you're on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I'll take your part.
When darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
The silvergirl is the silver moon or the lighted side of the moon which is the true body of the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been in all of these situations and the Lord was my only friend many times. He was always faithful even though I deserved nothing but death. I can not read or see this song without weeping. Praise the Bridge who laid Himself down for us all. Lou
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 10:39:53 AM |
Age 57, OK |
What an awesome message of hope in the midst of tragedy. To give the world this message is so vitally important! God always brings good out of what appears to be a hopeless, evil situation. Thank you, John Piper, for your precious hopeful words.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 10:27:58 AM |
Age 41, FL |
A Powerful Reminder of how we should be raising our children and grandchildren - and the truths WE MUST teach them.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 09:36:28 AM |
Age 56, OH |
Pastor John Piper nailed it as he usually does, this time from a very personal and close-up view of the event. My family and I prayed for the ministry there (John Piper's church)when we heard of the news in his church's area. While we have never met, he has been an encouragement to me in my pastoral ministry. With these words of truth and conviction, he will encourage many who seek to "find God" in a tragedy. I agree that God is speaking clearly to our world and pray for ears and eyes to be opened. Pastor John stands on the integrity of God's Word--there truly are no answers found outside of the Word of God.
Pastor Walt Mansfield
Grace Shepherd Church
Bellefontaine Ohio
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 09:01:55 AM |
Age 85, NC |
Pastor Piper -- Very good message and superb timing. I fear that not many people of today will view this tragedy in the manner which you have, but only because they are not sufficiently attuned to God's presence in the world today or of his plan for humanity. I feel that just as yesterday's tragedy fell upon the twin cities yesterday, we do not have very long to wait for His wrath to fall upon the whole world. And there will not be a moritorium for weeping and/or repentence either. May God bless your most timely warning.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 09:01:07 AM |
Age 36, MN |
Thank you for this article that reminds me of God's sovereignty. I live further from this accident, but I do know many who are in that area daily. I also read Luke 13 that morning. God was giving me a gentle reminder and wake up call. Thank you for speaking the truth. My 11 year old daughter is also thinking about this accident, and I know more certainly where to turn in the scripture to point out what really happened that day. Thank you Dr. Piper for listening to the Holy Spirit and the truth of God's word to give the proper perspective to this tragedy.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 08:04:28 AM |
Age 53, KS |
Today is a good day to meet with your maker. Disasters put life in a perspective like no other. The big questions are seen for what they really are. Today is a good day to meet with the Lord to draw near to him. Today is, for those of us still alive today, an opportunity to exercise the initiative to take that most important step. We may feel out of step with our age as we take that step. But as bridge and other disasters show us, one day the ways of this world won't be the issue, instead our chosen way will be front and center, the only issue that counts. Let us choose today to draw near to God in study, prayer and worship to find his will for our lives. Let that happen today in your life, before GOD draws you near.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 07:53:05 AM |
Age 59, WA |
Amen, Pastor John !!!!
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 07:14:51 AM |
Age 55, MN |
Excellent article! A rare, positive, look at events of our time from authors on this site or any Christian site! Because we are all unique we will not always agree on every facet of our common Faith, or politic, but this article is Great!
Atta Boy! Hooray!
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 06:14:06 AM |
Age 39, VA |
Thank you for reminding me of the Biblical answering to tragedy and the Christian's response.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 02:34:04 AM |
Age 59, WV |
Excellent article. I especially liked the phrase "...God doesn't build bridges. He parts seas." But then He in his infinite wisdom may want me to go through a "sea".
The song writer stated it this way: "Some through the waters, Some through the flood,Some through the fire but all through the blood. Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long." Our prayers go out to the people of Minneapolis that many will see the great God, the living God, and that He will be glorified in this tragedy.
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Re: Minnesota Bridge Collapse: Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours after the Bridge Collapsed
| Posted On: 08/03/07 02:32:44 AM |
Age 51, NE |
That was very profound, and I saw the grace of Our Lord all through it.
When these things happen, we must always remember that we are in a fallen world, where the Devil is very much involved. If there is blame, it goes to the Devil, and the Praise be to God, for He became a man to pay our debt of sin!
I see the Lord's hand in this as far as the low casualty count. He was there, and I am sure He was with those that called out to Him. And it is obvious that it could have been much, much worse. We must now offer comfort, and prayers for those who lost loved ones. And also we must remember that all it takes, is faith the size of a mustard seed to "seal us until the day of redemption."
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