Posted by
Gary A McAvin on Monday, April 23, 2007 10:24:19 AM
Let us do evil, that good may come? The Jewish people have known for a long time that evil precipitates good. Before goodness is found; evil seemingly must provoke the goodness that lies dormant in many human beings. Such was the case in the Virginia Tech massacre. One individual rose beyond the call of duty in sacrificing himself for the good of his students! “Greater love has no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Professor Liviu Librescu did exactly that!
Professor Librescu was a Holocaust survivor originally from Romania. Consider the horrors he witnessed as a child of 12 when he was taken to the camps. Psychologically; what would you think his mindset would be after such an experience? Afraid? Withdrawn? Angry? Vindictative? Would he be selfish and self centered as so many students and teachers are today? Would this learned Professor be narcissistic and always focused on self? Not at all! This man turned out to be exactly what was within him, the care and concern for others! Professor Librescu was devoid of any personal concerns for his own safety, and that speaks volumes in today’s self-centered universe of id and ego!
Personally; when I looked into the eyes of Professor Libescu, I saw everything I needed to see! This was a man with great light! He was illuminated from within! His eyes said it all, and I am not surprised that he acted the way he did! Because; this was a man of great heart! Sorrow filled my heart when considering this man of conscience and faith! Why faith? Because; people of faith act this way without any regard for self; but with regard and care for others-“but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;” Philippians 2:3. And Professor Librescu did exactly that!
Redemption comes with acts of kindness; like this man exhibited. The Jewish people have been condemned and criticized so often during the last 2000 years because they rejected the Messiah. Their reasoning falls upon some misunderstanding as to what they were expecting. The Jewish people wanted a ruling King to take them out of Roman bondage. They could not accept a suffering Messiah as their King. So; they have been chastised for their/this omission countless times. This placed a certain stigma upon them for this act. However; redemption comes for the Jewish people; and it is only a matter of time before it does. I do believe that redemption has come for Professor Liviu Librescu. His unselfish act is what the Holy Bible is all about! And; when resurrection day arrives, I hope this illustrious-self-sacrificing Professor is among those redeemed by the Glorious Savior! Amen and Halleluyah!