Where was God?

Where was God during the brutal massacre of 20 Children and 6 adults last Friday?

Where are you God?

Craig Hoekenga is an industrialist on the East Coast, living in Connecticut just outside New York City.  Two of his grandchildren were at Sandy Hook elementary school when the shooting took place.

One of them was hidden in a closet by a teacher who was shot.

The two came out alive. 

Craig is a believer and a strong supporter of world missions for the Assemblies of God.

His son CC writes:

"So many people around the world are asking the question, "Where was God on the horrific morning of December 14, 2012?

Having lived this tragedy with Tracy and our boys, I can answer that question very easily without any reservation.

At 9:30 in the morning on December 14, 2012, God was at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Sandy Hook Connecticut. 

He could be seen in Mrs. Wexler (Matty's teacher) as she put all of the students in their cubbies, lined up chairs in front of them and then laid across those chairs so as to take any bullets should the gunman enter the room.

God could be seen in Mrs. Kristopik (CJ's music teacher) as she locked her students in a closet and prayed with them. 

God could be seen in Rick the custodian as he ran around the school shouting 'shooter" while he locked 75% of the classroom doors. 

God could be seen in principal Dawn Hochsprung as she attacked the gunman outside of Matty's door only to lose her own life but while most likely saving all of Matty's room as the police arrived shortly thereafter and the gunman took his own life.

God could be seen in all of the first responders who put their own lives at risk in order to save others.

I could go on and on but I think you understand."

Finally, C.C. writes, "Unfortunately evil was also present at Sandy Hook School that dreadful morning but I hope you are witnessing the people of Sandy Hook, the people of Newtown, the people of Connecticut, the people of the World rising up against this very evil and winning!!!! Thanks to all for the prayers and support and we hope you have a Merry Christmas!"

Good stuff for a Wednesday.