Step Up

If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need, but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? ~ 1 John 3:17


I don't know about you, but I think this is pretty applicable scripture given the state of our world, the USA, our cities, our counties, and possible even our neighbors.  Have you shown pity?  Right now I am sure some people would take a friendly phone call to check up on their mental state even over material possessions.  I know this scripture states "material possessions", but I think John would be okay with you giving of your time and talents in lieu of material possessions also.  In these COVID-19 days, we have an awesome opportunity to be the true hands and feet of Christ by materially meeting needs and by using the many ways of technology to make time for your friends and family by way of you phone, tablet, or computer to check in using Facebook, Messenger, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, Google Meets, or any of the other "techie" methods to check in with your peeps.  Love is shown by caring and caring is reaching out to help, and yes, if you have the means to help with earthly possessions and finances, please do so; step up!  That kind of giving - giving without expecting anything in return, is a real blessing to the receivers that may be possibly stuck in what looks like a no end situation and I promise it will do something to your heart and soul also.  If you can, step up; and if you can and don't, than you should take a good, hard look at your own tainted heart; maybe you better use this time to soften your hardened heart.  God can use this COVID-19 to start a massive revival in our hearts and in the hearts of those who have yet to seek Him.  After all, He could stop this pandemic, but for whatever reason, He is allowing it.  What could you do to be a good source off help for those in need? Now is not the time to be selfish. You never know, you may be the only Jesus some people see. Spread the love! ~ AMEN