Isaiah 41:10 (New International Version)
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be
dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold
you with my righteous right hand.
On Saturday, May 11, 1996 ValuJet Flight 592 crashed in
the Florida Everglades. One hundred four passengers and five crew members died
when it nose-dived into snake- and alligator-infested waters.
Terry Huckaby was running late and got to Miami
International Airport after the plane was scheduled to leave. Rushing and still
hoping its departure had somehow been delayed so he could catch the flight, he
made it to the gate only to discover the plane was indeed gone.
Before trying to work out an alternate schedule, the
frustrated man put $1 in a vending machine ... only to lose it. "I'm
having a bad day," he said. "I missed my flight, and now I've lost a
dollar." Someone behind the counter heard him and said, "No, you're
the luckiest man alive. We just got word that your plane went down." What
an abrupt call to reality that put his frustration into perspective!
Dear Lord we pray thank You for being in control of all
things. We pray that we would look at the things that happen around us and
trust you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
It's nice to remember the folks that didn't die. I really hope that guy went on to live a positive life after he must have felt he was literally given a second chance.
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