It was strange, this morning, not "going to church"! Of course, that is actually shorthand for "going to meet with the church" which, as the current crisis is emphasising, is not the building, but the people of God, wherever they may meet! Jesus said "... where [even just] two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matt 18:20), and where He is, that is 'church'!
However, I was able to join with dear brothers and sisters in Jesus, using a telephone link! That was strange as well. Next week may be even stranger - I am the listed preacher (in French!).
This is the sort of situation that, just a few weeks ago, none of us would have imagined coming to pass. It has caught the world by surprise - national leaders as much as the general population. But it has not surprised the One Who knows the end from the beginning. He sees all of time, which He created, spread out before Him 'simultaneously'. He is the Sovereign Lord over all that exists - including viruses that are invisible to the naked eye! And to those who are disciples of Jesus, born again of God the Holy Spirit, He is "our God".
This video clip is one of the most inspiring, and uplifting, that I know. The California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra bring a dynamic, and invigorating, rendition of "Behold our God". Listen - and be blessed.
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