Al-Zarqawi and the best news there is
As you've no doubt heard from morning news sources, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed last night. The leader of al-Qaida forces in Iraq was killed yesterday at 6:15 p.m. in an air strike against an identified, isolated safe house.
Gen. George W. Casey Jr. explained earlier today: "Tips and intelligence from Iraqi senior leaders from his network led forces to al-Zarqawi and some of his associates who were conducting a meeting approximately eight kilometers north of Baqubah when the air strike was launched… Coalition Forces were able to identify al-Zarqawi by fingerprint verification, facial recognition and known scars."
Al-Zarqawi was known to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iraqis in his efforts to undermine the Iraqi national government and Coalition forces. Al-Qaida has stated that the death of its leader in Iraq only strengthens its resolve to continue its war. President Bush affirmed this morning that he expects fighting to continue in that country. But military analysts are nonetheless calling this a major victory for Iraq's new government and Coalition forces seeking to support it.
So there is good news in the midst of bad. This morning's New York Times headlines, "Efforts by C.I.A. Fail in Somolia, Officials Charge"; "Iraqi Ties to Iran Creates New Risks For Washington"; "Betting Scandals Have the World Cup on Guard." Dallas Mavericks fans are paying $1,500 for a decent seat at tonight's NBA championship game, while Phoenix Suns fans wish they could. The Rangers scored four runs in the ninth inning last night to beat the Royals; we're excited, and they're infuriated. The rain which helps the farmer frustrates the baseball fan. And so it goes.
The best news is that one day there will be only good news. One day there will be no more wars or rumors of wars, as evil is vanquished forever and God's people rejoice in his paradise. I am conducting two funerals this week; one for an older man and dear friend, the other for a three-year-old girl and her devastated family. One day there will be "no more death or mourning or crying or pain" (Revelation 21:4).
Future hope gives present help. You can endure nearly anything if you know there's an end in sight. This may be a tough week, but if a long-awaited family vacation starts Saturday, you can get through Thursday. Are you living for this world or the next? For success here or reward there? Here's the paradox: the more we live for God's heavenly glory, the more blessed and joyful we are on earth. I can't explain that, but I can experience it. So can you. This is the hope of God.
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Gen. George W. Casey Jr. explained earlier today: "Tips and intelligence from Iraqi senior leaders from his network led forces to al-Zarqawi and some of his associates who were conducting a meeting approximately eight kilometers north of Baqubah when the air strike was launched… Coalition Forces were able to identify al-Zarqawi by fingerprint verification, facial recognition and known scars."
Al-Zarqawi was known to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iraqis in his efforts to undermine the Iraqi national government and Coalition forces. Al-Qaida has stated that the death of its leader in Iraq only strengthens its resolve to continue its war. President Bush affirmed this morning that he expects fighting to continue in that country. But military analysts are nonetheless calling this a major victory for Iraq's new government and Coalition forces seeking to support it.
So there is good news in the midst of bad. This morning's New York Times headlines, "Efforts by C.I.A. Fail in Somolia, Officials Charge"; "Iraqi Ties to Iran Creates New Risks For Washington"; "Betting Scandals Have the World Cup on Guard." Dallas Mavericks fans are paying $1,500 for a decent seat at tonight's NBA championship game, while Phoenix Suns fans wish they could. The Rangers scored four runs in the ninth inning last night to beat the Royals; we're excited, and they're infuriated. The rain which helps the farmer frustrates the baseball fan. And so it goes.
The best news is that one day there will be only good news. One day there will be no more wars or rumors of wars, as evil is vanquished forever and God's people rejoice in his paradise. I am conducting two funerals this week; one for an older man and dear friend, the other for a three-year-old girl and her devastated family. One day there will be "no more death or mourning or crying or pain" (Revelation 21:4).
Future hope gives present help. You can endure nearly anything if you know there's an end in sight. This may be a tough week, but if a long-awaited family vacation starts Saturday, you can get through Thursday. Are you living for this world or the next? For success here or reward there? Here's the paradox: the more we live for God's heavenly glory, the more blessed and joyful we are on earth. I can't explain that, but I can experience it. So can you. This is the hope of God.
Visit God Issues today.
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