Yesterday, Pastor Tom reminded us that this time of crisis may also be a time of opportunity. We have the opportunity to shine God’s light in a time of anxiety and unrest. So let’s take that a step further and think about specific ways that we can make the most of this time in quarantine. How can we grow in our relationship with God? What spiritual disciplines might we incorporate into our life to strengthen our faith? How can we grow in our relationship with others, our friends and families? Perhaps there’s a friend you haven’t heard from in a while—now’s a great time to pick up the phone and reach out to them.
Hebrews 12:12-14 is a great passage to reflect on as we consider how we can use this time to grow in our faith:
"Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be disabled, but rather be healed. Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy."
Although it may seem like this passage is giving us a lot of work to do, it’s actually asking us to allow
God
to work in us. Why do we strengthen our arms and knees? To serve God! Why do we create level paths for our feet? So that God can heal what is lame.
What is “lame” or broken in your life? What relationships in our lives require us to depend on God’s forgiveness and love, so that we can “live in peace with everyone”?
Brothers and sisters, don’t waste your quarantine!
