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MONDAY MORNING MOMENTS
Dec.27, 1999 Vol. IV Number 49
On the Pennsylvania Railroad during the early 1900's two trains collided, killing several people. It was determined that the surviving engineer was responsible for the accident. He was questioned repeatedly and the entire experience became too much for him to handle. Eventually he was driven unto a psychotic state and could hardly carry on an intelligent conversation.
The president of the railroad, Mr. Atterbury, asked to meet with the engineer, who apprehensively came to the president's office.
Mr. Atterbury placed his arm around the engineer's shoulders and said, "Old man, we have had a streak of bad luck, haven't we?" For some time the president and the engineer stood together weeping.
Then Mr. Atterbury said, "One thing I want you to remember as long as you work for us is that whenever any employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad is troubled, I am trouble too."
Soon the old engineer began to speak and think clearly. Because his boss cared enough to grieve with him, he was healed.
All around us are faultfinders on the prowl to heap guilt and blame on others. But you and I can join the blessed minority who care and are willing to mourn even with those who are to blame. When we become such mourners we will both comfort and be comforted. What a great way to start the new Millennium.
“Look at the Nations and watch - and be UTTERLY AMAZED. for I am going to do something in YOUR days that you would not believe even if you were told” Habakkuk 1:5
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