Is denial an act of attrition or an act of conspiracy? It’s difficult to discover the answer when there are diverse opinions everwhere. It’s amazing how most people will fall into two camps. One school of thought relies on human effort to overcome tragedy, the other school of thought relies on faith. In the first scenario we tend to act like we are okay, in the second we know we’re okay.
So what is becoming of Easter this year? We have eggs, we have dye, and we have family (sometimes)? But when it comes right down to it, people aren’t putting their trust in the Easter bunny, and that’s significant for America. Perhaps rest has never been as futile in this country as it is now, but before I bring up this fact, let’s acknowledge the state of things now. Read on…
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Easter doesn’t sit right this year, but I’d like to say I love it. I’d love to say I tidied up; put on my lapel, felt the brisk morning dew upon my face as I headed out the door to my place of worship. Here I am with my Sunday best, but they’re just pajamas because the church services are online only. Do I honor God in my COVID-19 rest? It depends on your perspective. On one hand, you cry out, “I need rest,” but did I ask for this? Partially… He just gave me a whole lot more. COVID-19.
At this point, I’d like to let you know that I’m a prophet. I’d like to let you know the reason that God has caused this virus to come upon Earth. To get some background, please read (Numbers 11 NKJV).
In reference to Numbers 11, you may be asking God, “If this passage is aligned with COVID-19, then what is the “meat” we so desperately longed for?” The answer is REST.
According to a Nielsen report, United States adults are watching five hours and four minutes of television per day on average (35.5 h/week, slightly more than 77 days per year). That’s almost a full-time job.
So, in general, what are people complaining about? Please read the following news article: Click Here!
Could God be clearer? It’s not a matter of how many vacations we take. It’s not a matter of how much time we take off work. It’s not even about how much TV we watch. The problem is that while we enjoy God’s grace in resting, we complain and complain that we are still not getting enough rest.
“By faith.” The words come to me softly, almost as if unintended, but present and available should I choose to listen; words spoken by the Holy Spirit. I chose to listen to God. I wanted freedom. I wanted what everyone wants… a way to believe.
As the years pass, it’s the same old story: life has its larger moments, but is that all we live for? Do we concern ourselves also about the drama on TV day in and day out? It would appear that it is easier to live our lives through proxy than to allow Jesus to stake His claim upon us. The LORD forms us to be vessels of dishonor or glory for His purposes, and if we’re to assume the latter, we must acknowledge His authority. We can’t do that that if we’re friends with the world (James 4:4 NKJV), but that may or may not involve the television. God wants our time.
I wanted the rest but I did not want the heartache. I feel the grit beneath my feet as I walk down the street. I feel the hugs of people who are very afraid. I see pain almost everywhere I look. Compassion can preclude me from living for myself. Look for the greatest need. Minister to everyone who is looking and asking, “Where is God?”
He is Christ, yes, but He reveals Himself through need.