Much of our focus today is on the Coronavirus and how quickly it spreads. Men want to stop the virus–wash your hands–keep a distance from others–and isolate or self-quarantine. In the same way the Devil wants us to–wash our hands of our responsibilities to go and preach–keep a safe distance from people who might ask you questions and isolate yourself from gatherings where opportunities may present themselves. But, we must be like the woman and the well who after hearing Jesus, right away went into the town and told others about the Lord (John 4:27-41). And also like Peter and John who were told “stop” and they didn’t because they had standing orders from the angel of the Lord “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life” (Acts 5:20). Jesus said, “Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:35). We don’t yet have a cure for the Coronavirus–but how awful and sinful would it be if we did have it, but kept it to ourselves–seeing the sick and dying–all the while having the cure in our pockets. In the same way–how awful are we–who have the cure for sin and death in our hearts–see the needy sinner–and just wash our hands–keep a safe distance–and isolate ourselves?
"God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (John 4:24)
