The plug was pulled on the overflowing river of clear water ... drained ... and replaced with bitter gall.
Instead of 12 survivors and one dead at the Tallmansville mine, 12 died, and one survived. Pray for his complete recovery so that the entire story can be told.
Ironic that the mine owner is represented by Hatfield. And that the miner who has survived thus far is McCloy (close enough to "McCoy"). Why? The age-old battle in the Appalachians of the "Hatfields and McCoys."
People had prayed. Where was God? People rejoiced at God's salvation. They sang "How Great Thou Art" when they heard that 12 had been found "alive." What happened to their rejoicing? Is God any less great? Is He less good? Their rejoicing turned to anger and talk of suing the mining company.
We want to mourn with the mourners. But it's hard to mourn with those whose grief has become a bitter scream for revenge. One was found alive. It may be hard for the relatives of that one to show their faces -- why him? Survivor guilt. But rejoice!!! One lost sheep has been found. Perhaps his life will change those around him for generations to come.
God can and will turn the bitter grief into clear streams of healing again.
