Stay Purified

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8

Since the Covid-19 scare began you are hearing much about the importance of washing hands and staying pure and clean. It is essential to beat this virus to follow the rules set forth by the Center for Disease Control, the doctors and task force. Similarly it is necessary in order to stay pure and clean and set apart for the kingdom to follow the guidebook most of us own but some may rarely utilize and of course I am referring to the Bible. Where is yours right now? Are you familiar with it? Do you know how to locate key verses for critical times in your life? 

If not now when so many seem to be seeking peace from this mass outbreak affecting the entire world, why not break out God’s word. Put the TV remote away. Put the political hatchet down some have used to beat up on our president since he was elected to office. Stop texting and playing mind numbing games. Learn a new skill perhaps learn to use the concordance of a good Bible. Use this time to draw closer to your family and closer to God. 

God didn’t create this virus but He can certainly use it for His purposes and for the glory of God. Churches now had to get creative so many are meeting online. Bible studies likewise are conference calling or doing Zoom. So many things all of us are going to take away from this seemingly horrible time. Granted it sure is unexpected in America and totally different than anything ever on our shores. Together we will rise above and find good in this time. 

PRAYER: Thank you Lord for sort of being forced to be still. Thank you for helping me take a better look at cleanliness. Thank you for helping me appreciate what our doctors and nurses do each and every day sometimes that goes unnoticed or unappreciated. Be with those in this time who are out of work. Help those who are hurting or suffering from the disease. Prayers going out that soon a vaccine will be developed and medicine to beat this. Thanks for the wake up call Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.