Keep Asking Questions
You should keep asking each other, “What is the LORD’s answer?” or “What is the LORD saying?” ––Jeremiah 23:35
As the ringleader, Mohamed Atta is very familiar to all of us regarding the 9/11 attacks. Though his infamy will be historically remembered as not nearly as death-dealing as Hitler, all the same, both were totally controlled by Satan.
Let’s look at some of the things that have been uncovered about Atta’s past. He lacked strong identity. He had no sense of self––he had lack of purpose. He was searching for significance––he had lack of belonging. He was isolated relationally––he had lack of influence. He was potentially more than what he had become––he had lack of adventure. He was bored––he had lack of transcendence. He was unconnected to the eternal.
Ask yourself a few questions: Is your identity strong enough for complete surrender? Are you undivided between what you believe and how you actually live and think? Are you meaningfully connected to other men, feeling shared convictions and a strong direction? Do you believe you are a man of influence with a chance to be great in some way? Are you bored with your life, wife, family, or career and feeling stuck? Are you investing your life in something that transcends yourself? Are you living your life with intention, direction, and motivation?
All these questions speak to your vulnerability to outside control by the forces of evil. Without clear answers to questions of identity, purpose, and life investment, we are susceptible to suggestion, direction, and other foreign ideas that capable men like you have been repeatedly swallowed up by throughout the ages.
Atta was lost to the enemy way before he crashed Flight 11 into the North Tower. You have been redeemed by the Victor, the Savior of this world. Walk in that with assurance and confidence.
Father, You have given me a strong trust in the Holy Spirit who lives within me and strengthens me.