Amid all the bad news in the headlines, the Good News of Jesus Christ is more relevant than ever. “The world has a virus infection that is far greater than all the viruses we’ve ever known throughout its history. That virus is sin,” said Edmund Chan, leadership mentor of Covenant Evangelical Free Church. “And with this virus, there is absolutely no immunity, no survivors, and no hope. And it infects 100 percent of all humanity. No one is spared from this.
“The world is in need of a Savior. The world is in need of salvation.”
“The world is in need of a Savior. The world is in need of salvation.”
Headlines that regularly ratchet up the local and global death counts are daily reminders of our mortality, forcing everyone to look beyond the routines of life and to consider what lies beyond.
"Memento mori;" we all will someday die, by COVID-19 or otherwise.
It is a matter of urgency that your church is able to look beyond your present difficulties and look out for opportunities to share the hope that we have in Jesus.
“We need conversations on deeper issues,” said Ben K. C. Lee, pastor of RiverLife Church. “Is the meaning of life and our time on this earth the prolonging and preservation of life for as long as possible? Is it to be occupied with temporal things: material wealth and comfort? Or is it to fulfill Jesus’ desire to see all the rooms in our Father’s house that he has prepared being filled to the brim?”
This starts with a public, visible expression of the victory and hope that we have in Jesus. There is an unprecedented opportunity to share the reason for our posture of faith amid fearful times, said Chua Chung Kai, pastor of Covenant Evangelical Free Church.
“We do not live as those without hope—that’s what the gospel is all about! But we have friends, neighbors, and family who do not know that hope. They may open up to share their fears and concerns during such crisis,” Chua told CT. “As the Old Testament prophet Daniel wrote [in Dan. 12:3], "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."
The panic is tangible. But so, too, can be the love of the church, said Chua.
"Memento mori;" we all will someday die, by COVID-19 or otherwise.
It is a matter of urgency that your church is able to look beyond your present difficulties and look out for opportunities to share the hope that we have in Jesus.
“We need conversations on deeper issues,” said Ben K. C. Lee, pastor of RiverLife Church. “Is the meaning of life and our time on this earth the prolonging and preservation of life for as long as possible? Is it to be occupied with temporal things: material wealth and comfort? Or is it to fulfill Jesus’ desire to see all the rooms in our Father’s house that he has prepared being filled to the brim?”
This starts with a public, visible expression of the victory and hope that we have in Jesus. There is an unprecedented opportunity to share the reason for our posture of faith amid fearful times, said Chua Chung Kai, pastor of Covenant Evangelical Free Church.
“We do not live as those without hope—that’s what the gospel is all about! But we have friends, neighbors, and family who do not know that hope. They may open up to share their fears and concerns during such crisis,” Chua told CT. “As the Old Testament prophet Daniel wrote [in Dan. 12:3], "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."
The panic is tangible. But so, too, can be the love of the church, said Chua.
ACTION STEP: “These are gospel moments. We can spread love, not fear, nor the virus. Let’s not waste this epidemic.” Be bold in your prayers. Be a leader in the day in which you live and speak life and hope! Reach out and with Good News!
PS: Step away from the stress and breathe if only for 5 minute. Yesterday, I over did it. I worked too hard. My heart got tired and so my flesh was stronger than my spirit. So, last night I gave myself a "Time-out". Then, I gave myself time with God. Today, I am in line--Spirit-Soul-Body. Don't live Soul-Body-Spirit. If you don't understand this reply here and I will share more on this with you.
PS: Step away from the stress and breathe if only for 5 minute. Yesterday, I over did it. I worked too hard. My heart got tired and so my flesh was stronger than my spirit. So, last night I gave myself a "Time-out". Then, I gave myself time with God. Today, I am in line--Spirit-Soul-Body. Don't live Soul-Body-Spirit. If you don't understand this reply here and I will share more on this with you.
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