There's a huge difference between the things we need and the things we want. That is becoming crystal clear in these days of social distancing and stay at home directives from our local, state and national government. Our needs are basic...shelter, food, family. We are blessed if we have these. But our #1 need is Christ.
During this Holy Week I am reminded once again of the Father's love for His creation and His sacrifice to regain that intimate relationship He longs to have with us, His children. How far will we go to help stop the spread of this pandemic? Will we stay home like we've been asked to? Will we stay away from people for a short while? These are simple compared to what God, the Father, has done to stop the spread of the pandemic of sin. This truly is a pandemic because we are all sinners. There is no one righteous, not even one. The Father gave His only Son to repair the Grand Canyon sized gap that separated us from God. He gave all He had. Why? Because He loves us...loves you...loves me.
In these crazy days of chaos and confusion, remember, more than social distancing, more than washing our hands for 20 seconds or more, more than toilet paper...we need Jesus. When we're tired and confused...we need Jesus. When our hearts are torn...we need Jesus. When our soul is bruised...we need Jesus. When we give in to that same old sin...we need Jesus. When we are incapacitated by guilt...we need Jesus. When we're desperate for someone to listen...we need Jesus.
He is our salvation. He is our rock. He is our hope. He is our shepherd. He is our remedy. He is our...everything.
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