Everyone seems to have their own perspective on the COVID-19 situation. The Democrats and Republicans, the healthcare workers and systems, who is essential and who is not, to wear masks and gloves or not, the list goes on.
I too have really struggled in this season. I am an extrovert and I have been isolated due to illness in the past and I don’t like it!
The arguing, the name calling and out right hate speech from people is just disheartening. I know that strong opinions can come from fear, or anger when we don’t have control over what is going on.
Today, I was trying not to be irritated by the things I read online, I felt the Lord reminding me of this story.
There was a woman who had been caught in sin and the religious scholars and Pharisees led her over to Jesus.
“Teacher, this woman was caught red-handed in the act of adultery. Moses, in the Law, gives orders to stone such persons. What do you say?” They were trying to trap him into saying something incriminating so they could bring charges against him.
Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger in the dirt.
They kept at him, badgering him. He straightened up and said, “The sinless one among you, go first: Throw the stone.” John 8:3-11 MSG
Time and time again the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus. He never engaged in arguments. He simply showed grace, mercy and salvation. In this situation, He wrote something in the dirt.
WOW! What would our world look like if we showed grace, mercy and pointed others towards salvation? None of us have the answers and none of us are without sin. So, instead of posting all the things, write it down, give it to God!
In this season, let us remember we are not alone, and we need each other!
“I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” Psalms 16:8 NLT
