We, like many of you, are in shock over the sudden implications of the Coronavirus on our daily lives, as well as the lives of our brothers and sisters worldwide. As you continue navigating this unexpected crisis, here are THREE THINGS we invite you to consider with us:
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1. Our Equality: “We are all members of the human family, created in the image of God. The color of our skin, the language we speak, and our cultures count for nothing in the eyes of a contagious disease. In our suffering, in the pain of losing a loved one, we are completely equal—weak and without answers.”
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2. Our Lack of Control: We love to be in control— it makes us feel safe! “But perhaps this sense of control is an illusion, a bubble that the coronavirus has popped.” What a unique opportunity we now have to consider our limitedness, and ask the hard questions, such as: ‘Who is in control? Who can we turn to when we cannot protect ourselves? Where am I truly safe?’
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3. Our Hope: “The story of the Bible is the story of a God who entered a world infected with a virus [a pandemic outbreak, resulting in eternal death: sin]. He lived among sick people, not wearing a chemical protective suit but breathing the same air as we do, eating the same food as we do. He died in isolation, excluded from his people, seemingly far from his Father on a cross—all that he might provide this sick world with an antidote to the virus, that he might heal us and give us eternal life.” (See John 11:25–26)
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Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with prayer requests, or just to share about how this virus has affected you. We love you, and want to be shoulders to lean on in this scary and complicated time.
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For full article, see “8 Things the Coronavirus Should Teach Us” by Mark Oden (thegospelcoalition.org)
