Making Sense of It All

The reactions to the death of Osama Bin Laden are confusing especially among Christians. Are we supposed to be jubilant and not feel guilty about that? Are we to be humbled as we remember that we are saved by grace? Are we sympathetic in that all men were created in the image of God? It's awkward, because every one of these reactions can hide behind Scripture. So what do we do? Those who have mourned over loved ones lost from terrorism still don't get their friends and family back. We certainly weep with them as this is brought up again, and rejoice as they witness the judgment of evil. We don't always get to witness that. We're certainly thankful and grateful for our awesome military. Where do we end up on this? What is the proper emotion or reaction?---I know this is maybe a thought that is a little off mainstream, but I was thinking about Jesus responding to his disciples after he had sent them off on a little mission. He let them heal people, cast out some demons and what-not. They were pretty giddy as they returned telling him about what they had done. (one could only imagine the feeling) But before they got to feeling to puffed up, Jesus said to them "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."--Lk.10:18-20 Keep the main thing, the main thing. Death has been conquered. Do you know the Hero? Celebrate that and pass that Good News on! As far as OBL, I ain't you daddy. I'm not going to tell you how to feel about that.