Tribulation

Good Morning! 

Yesterday was a significant day for many of us who are accustomed to attending Bible study and Worship.  As we attempt to “flatten the curve” on the increase of Coronavirus pandemic, our church body went virtual … Bible study being on Zoom; Worship on another platform. If you are friends with Helen First Baptist on Facebook, you can see yesterday’s worship service. It is a forty minute service. (I really enjoyed it as I saw two of my fifteen grandchildren singing praises to God!!!)

While social distancing is important, there are ministry efforts that must go on.  Every third Saturday of the month, Helen First Baptist distributes food to families in need in White County Georgia. We are not alone … there are several other churches that do the same thing in our county on different days … so that families in need can have food to eat.  The amount of food we distribute is based on family size and fixed on number of units … one, two or three units. Normally we distribute around 100 units of food … but Saturday we distributed 159 units to needy families.  Our distribution included chicken, pork, tuna, frozen eggs, yogurt as proteins; orange juice and canned vegetables and soups.  God has blessed this ministry for over five years.  Each of us donned gloves to handle the goods; elbow bumped with each other; and stayed at distance.  The point is that people in need got food to help them get through the week … in the blessed Name of Jesus.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV

No doubt America is under trial with the Coronavirus and its economic impact.  We, who have placed our trust in Christ Jesus as Lord, have been given an opportunity to “put deeds to words” as we respond to the impact of this trial.  While we remain obedient to those in power, abiding by the call to distance ourselves, we must remain steadfast in meeting the spiritual needs of all around us.  We must remember that ALL things work together for GOOD for those who love the Lord and are called to His service.  And that is a pretty universal commitment for all of us.

One thing all of us can do is to pray for one another.  And I encourage each of you to do so as we face the challenge of today.  God bless each one of you.

Agape’

Mr. Jim

  

Prayer:  Father, in the Name of Jesus, my Savior and my Lord, I appeal to You to help me and all my Good Morning friends trust in You during this fearful time in our world.   Amen.

Scripture for today: James 1:12