Cindy doesn’t know what to say, but words come nonetheless, “Yes, God can always hear us cry.  Maybe God is helping Dad.  Maybe God will bring Dad food like He did for Elijah.  Remember the story of Elijah?  God had ravens bring Elijah food to eat when Elijah was all by himself.”
     
  Leah recalls, “Dad told the story to us.  He said Elijah was raven—ous. That means, real hungry.”
     
  Cindy smiles as they smile at the mention of Dad, but Cindy feels bad. How much liberty had she taken in trying to tell them that their Dad was hurt and missing?   And what about the part where God was taking care of him?   
     
  Well, that would be true in either occasion. If Stephen is alive, God will be keeping him alive.   And if Stephen isn’t alive, he’s even more alive. Stephen would be with God and he certainly would be taken care of.  Yes, that understanding is critically important ...never lose focus on that truth.  

   It is difficult enough knowing and living the truth. But why?   Jesus said the truth shall set us free.