Morning by Morning, September 11, 2026 — “Rise from the Rubble”
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I’m listening for Your leading as I begin my day with You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. …
As I write out the date September 11, 2026, I’m, of course, with all the world, remembering that day of 9/11 twenty-five years ago today when the world changed. In the heart of New York, at the Pentagon in Washington, and in a field in Pennsylvania, terror struck America.
We remember that day. And we remember all who lost their lives, whether as victims or desperately trying to help the victims as first responders. But today I’m also remembering the iconic symbol that came out of the rubble—called “The World Trade Center Cross” or “The Cross of 9/11.”
As I ponder that thought, what comes to my heart this morning is this:
“Rise from the rubble.” …
And this Word comes to mind. A Word spoken at a time of devastation in Israel, that didn’t deny the pain and heartbreak and disillusionment of the times, but also spoke a Word of hope:
“Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In” (Isaiah 58:12).
In the wake of devastation of that day, one of the most enduring symbols became the intersecting steel beams discovered amid the rubble—the steel beams in the shape of a cross.
It’s by the cross that we can rise from the rubble. It’s by Your sacrifice of love, Your encouragement of hope, Your unrelenting promise to be with all who would turn to You in the rubble of whatever devastation we’ve been through or that we’re going through. You see us. You love us. You’re always there and always at work to redeem us and repair us and restore us.
Trusting in You, hoping in You, we can “rise from the rubble.”
Lord, may each one of us individually and all of us as a nation “rise from the rubble.” Not in our own power or wisdom, our own self-determination or self-reliance. But humbly, faithfully turning to You. “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). By the power of Your grace, we will “rise from the rubble.” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged this day. In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you always turn to the Lord, remembering its by the cross that we can rise from the rubble, as we also remember all that happened on the day of 9/11 twenty-five years agao today, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!
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