Only a few rambling thoughts today about the serious coronavirus…

• Maybe you have stocked your cupboards.
• Maybe you don’t want to hear another word about it.
• Maybe you think the disease justifies panic.
• Maybe you don’t care one bit.
• Maybe you fall in the middle and fit into the class of the concerned.
• Of concern: how would you navigate a two week quarantine?
• Also of concern: could your preparation to avoid the disease help others who do actually get it?
• Should we strive to minimize exposure to make sure potential victims have enough care? (hospital beds, resources, etc.)
• Does this disease cause you panic? Do you fear dying? Do you have any peace in the middle of a global health event?
• These types of questions should at the very least challenge what you think about God, His sovereignty, and your eternal destination?
• Do you pray for those fighting it? Suffering from it? The families of those who have died? Or do a few jokes suffice?
• Do you pray for leaders who must plan for local, regional, or national impact?
• Do you believe God could eradicate the disease today if He so desired?
• We can always take world events as some sort of a guide to pray and seek God. In times of fear, the message of Jesus, His love, and His promise of eternity can meet unsettled people with real hope.