Explosions and Shootings in Jakarta : We Can Choose To NOT Be Scared
[Source : Kompas.com]
Explosions took place this morning in Jakarta.
Followed by some shootings.
The city (and millions around the world) was shocked.
We watched the news updates on TV.
I received photos and so many ‘forwarded Whatsapp messages’ (many of which are hoax, btw! The cruel reality of using social media to intensify the situation and extend the impact of terrorism!)
My kids and I were more than 15km away from the explosion at the time.
So we were pretty much ‘safe’.
But.
Did I feel scared that morning?
Yes.
For some time, I felt worried and scared.
Scared because things seemed uncertain.
Will there be more bombs going off around the city? Would things get worse? Could my husband get back home safely?
After some ‘self talk’ in my head, and after discovering how lies and incorrect news were going around the social media, … I felt better.
And.
I summarised my thoughts in these few sentences.
Suicide Bombing / terrorism does not require the bomber/shooter to be brave.
It’s a cowardice act by the carrier, and whoever is behind the idea.
Glass windows may break, but Indonesia will not and should never be shattered by such acts.
Our heartfelt prayers to those who’re affected, and who’re still out there guarding the city.
…
[Source: Kompas.com]
To close my post, I just want to say:
For some reason, I feel Indonesians are not so easily scared.
Because, we encounter ‘scary and crazy incidents’ daily here in this city! =)
(As you can see in the photo above, civilians chose to crowd around and WATCH and not flee from the scene =)
Anyway.
Instead of letting ourselves be filled with worries and hatred, let’s learn to see how fragile we all are and how we need to depend on something greater than ourselves?
As for me, my faith leads me to look upon the almighty and all-knowing God.
We may not know the reasons for many things that happen, but we know HE is just and HE is sovereign.
May God have mercy on those with evil intentions.
Here’s to a better Indonesia!
