Another tragedy in New York City today, as an airplane crashes into homes. Probably accidental and not related to terrorism or sabotage, but nevertheless another nail in the coffin of insecurity. So many of the things in which we unthinkingly put faith - government protection, aviation safety, mechanical excellence, structural stability, national security - have proven themselves undependable. And it makes us fearful of putting faith in anything.

It is disconcerting, but in reality, it places us where we always should have been; dependent on God alone. For only God is faithful in all things, present at all times, powerful in all places, and mediator between earthly and heavenly existence.

Go ahead, cease to put faith in human creations and human institutions. But do not despair and do not fear. Instead, throw yourself upon the mercy of our faithful God and know, deep in your soul, that whatever happens - expected or shocking, next door or in your face, today or tomorrow - you are safe in the hands of God.