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Tuesday Rambling 3.24.20 – A Word for These Times: Sacrifice

Some challenging rambling thoughts for today:

  • A word recently running  through my mind, which I haven’t heard much: sacrifice.
  • We hear in the media “we’re all in this together”. What does that mean?
  • Many display sacrifice: medical workers surely exposed and other high risk employees come to mind. Props to many working extra hours at the cost of physical risk and less time with family.
  • But other commentary I see revolves around personal inconvenience. I can’t have my routine. I have to teach my kids. I don’t have the free time. I am quarantined. The governor has taken my freedom.
  • I do not in any way mean to slight those whose work situations have changed or ended.
  • But if most agree regarding the seriousness of the virus, then could I suggest we change our language from personal inconvenience to sacrifice?
  • I don’t mean to comment on the long term or the end game. I am not a scientist and I don’t claim to know those things.
  • But I do speak as someone with a decent amount of uncertainty. In the midst of uncertainty, I hope we can use language of faith, trust, and preparing to sacrifice.
  • Maybe we’ll need to do with less. Or, if we’re able, give a little more. Or dip into our savings to help someone who needs it.
  • I only intend these as suggestions to get us thinking. It will look different for each of us.
  • Maybe we’ll need to consider generations before who sacrificed loved ones in wars. Some worked long hours in different jobs – all for the greater good of the country.
  • Especially for those who believe, we must remember Jesus who lived an entire life of sacrifice.
  • Please read Philippians 2:1-11 and see the humility of Christ modeled.
  • Please read 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 to see believers truly sacrificing for each other as a reflection of Jesus.
  • I fully admit I don’t understand all the economic ramifications. I hope small businesses can get short term loans to keep things moving. I hope workers can get unemployment benefits to stay afloat.
  • But I also hope that we’ll look at and consider what we can all do to sacrifice for others.
  • As we form our opinions and set our priorities in the coming weeks, let’s remember Christ who sacrificed for us.

Kevin Burkholder

Serving Full Time in Missions Since 2022

  • Follower of Jesus since 1990.
  • Married to Julie since 1999. 
  • Dad of three wonderful kids.
  • Pastor of Goss Memorial from 2010-2022.

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