Be very careful . . . and calculating!

  . . . redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit . . . (Ephesians 5:16-18)

Be very careful . . . and calculating! Test every spirit! (1 John 4:1) These are trying times and many are out to take advantage of everyone and everything possible. Oh, by the way, Satan is very good at this as well!

We can be duped into staying indoors, not socializing, isolating ourselves and living in fear forever! As believers, we must live in community as best we are able, even during a pandemic. We must redeem the time, yes because these days are evil! 

However, we also must be careful and calculating. Where can we minister? Who can we serve? How are we able to reach people? Is there more than a virtual reality CHRISTianity?

People still need folks to share Christ with them . . . in words and deeds. There are still very safe ways to be personal with folks . . . in real life! Maybe it's just me, but I do not believe Jesus would have stayed locked in His home if there were a pandemic going on in Jerusalem in His day. In fact, he went to the unwanted and abandoned! He touched the lepers, healed the woman with the issue of blood, and healed the beggars and others left for dead. 

How can we reach the lonely, isolated, depressed, and needy folks of today . . . in our own families and neighborhoods? Can we try????