People are more willing to talk about spiritual things in times of crisis. After September 11, 2001, church attendance soared with people searching for meaning and hope. But now, during COVID-19, even the church doors are closed. Where will they find that hope? From Christians. From us.
Beth made a routine visit to her bank right after she heard about the epidemic. When the teller asked her what she thought, Beth didn’t hesitate. “I am thankful God is on the throne, and I praise Him for taking care of it.”
The teller’s shoulders dropped. As a believer, she was distraught as she watched people withdraw large amounts of money out of their accounts in fear. What could she say? But Beth urged her to be an encouragement to every person who walked in that bank.
As believers, we are called to share the hope that Jesus has given to us – the hope of eternal life. We are the church in our neighborhoods and local communities. And in this age of technology, we don’t have to sit down with someone in person to share the Gospel. We can do it digitally – over the phone, on social media, by sending a lett ...
