Here we are in week 21 of “Covid” restrictions. Who would have thought this year would be so different? I really hope you are doing well and finding ways to be encouraged as the weeks grow into months. Please continue praying that we will see an end to this pandemic, and that in the meantime, people will respond as the Holy Spirit calls the church to prayer and for people to repent and return to the Lord.
Psalm 34:11-14 says, “Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord. Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace and work to maintain it.”
Let’s look at this through New Covenant eyes. God wants his children to lean in and listen to him. The Bible says that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” This is about knowing who God is and being in awe of His majesty and holiness. It is about respecting and obeying him. As Peter said to Jesus, “to whom else should we go to hear the words of eternal life?” Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God. This is where we get our encouragement from. Do you want to live a full, abundant life? Jesus said that he gives us life more abundantly. Let’s keep our lips declaring the word of God over our lives, over our family, over our finances, over our health. Jesus said to “repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand”. I believe that Jesus is speaking to his church to turn back to the simple gospel, to love God and love others, and to “do good to all men.”
Remember that Jesus is our peace. When we are feeling anxious or worried, He is the One we need to search for, for it is in Him that we find our peace. (Phil 4:6-8).
We are not able to meet in person for the next few weeks, but we can still keep each other in our prayers, we can make a phone call, or even send a letter or card. How nice would that be, to receive a little note in the mail? And please, as we always say, please reach out if you are feeling stressed, lonely sad or blue. We love and care about you.
We pray you have a great week.
Sending lots of love,
Glenda