Quarantinitis!
Well, March sure did come in like a lion, and she’s still roaring!
Obviously, we are living in “unprecedented times.� That’s the phrase that keeps popping up. Other things that keep popping up are sure proof that quarantinitis has kicked in! (I just made that word up.) [image error]
So what is the proof, you ask? I’ll tell you:
List 10 things you hate that most people like.
Describe me with the letter D.
Post a pic of you and your oldest child to see how many people think you look alike.
Post a pic that includes the color red.
Put a popcorn sticker by every movie on this list that you’ve seen.
�. and it goes on and on. I don’t think I’ve seen this much social media socializing since social distancing became a thing! And I’m not innocent of participating in a few of these myself. (Okay� all of them.)
What I’ve also seen is a real sense of camaraderie and hope among my fellow Facebookers. I’ve seen scriptures and prayers and stories of people recovering from this horrible virus. I’ve seen people encouraging others to stay in, which I highly recommend despite how antsy you may be feeling. Staying in can save a life.
Do me a favor and turn the television off every once in a while too. You can’t believe much of what the media is telling you. They focus only on the negative. And you most definitely can’t believe anything China is reporting. They won’t even tell their own people the truth.
What you can believe is what Jesus says about such things:
“And you will hear ofwars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for[ղthese thingsmust come to pass, but the end is not yet.7Fornation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will befamines,[]pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.8All theseare the beginning of sorrows.”� Matthew 24:7-8
And� he also says:
“These things I have spoken to you, thatin Me you may have peace.In the world you[]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer,I have overcome the world.”� John 16:33
Amen!
So there you have it. And what does it all mean? We will get through this. Yes, there will be sorrow, and sadly, many are not going to survive this trial, but the majority will. And honestly, while you’re trapped inside your own life, it could very well be the perfect time to get to know your maker on an intimate and personal level. I recommend this as much as I recommend the staying in thing! [image error] Because one moment with Jesus can also save a life.
Until hugs are allowed again, be kind to each other. And stay safe!
~Casey
