Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners.
James 4:8a
This past week of coronavirus warning has been a whirlwind of confusion, chaos, and social distancing. We’ve been seeing people behave in strange ways… hoarding of toilet paper, reacting with fear, or (if you’re anything like me) going stir-crazy with cabin fever. It’s easy to become very negative in crisis situations like we’re in right now. However, there are some unexpected benefits that may come out of this situation. When my wife and I were on a walk last night after our kids went to sleep, we noticed the skies seemed clear and less polluted than usual. There may be fear in people’s hearts but there’s a calmness in the streets. And while we are socially distant from each other, we have more time on our hands and it may be an invitation from God to draw near to Him.
And remember to wash your hands… you sinners.
