I’ve seen notable news anchors like Erin Burnett and Don Lemon break down on national television (CNN). You can’t stage this type of empathy. These guys are professionals, but they are human first. Their tears flowed freely from the dept of caring and wanting to console and help the hurting.
America is hurting. American citizens are hurting. Our neighbors are hurting. Our friends are hurting. Our families are hurting. Chances are, we all know 1 or more people who have succumbed to the COVID-19 virus.
We are hurting.
Can our federal government help us? Should our federal government help us? Will our federal government help us? I’m not sure this question will help answer the question.
Are we governed by a thing or people?
I watched Erin Burnett interview a widow whose husband died from coronavirus, leaving her and three children behind. They could only say goodbye over FaceTime due to social distancing restrictions.
I also wept. The tie that binds us as human beings evokes such feelings and causes us to connect emotionally.
That tie is LOVE.
Because of this love, we will encourage each other to hope in someone greater and more loving than us all. That someone is Jesus.
Who can forget the Bible verse, “Jesus wept?” Jesus saw, heard, and felt the grief of Martha and mourners for Lazarus, who had died. Jesus wept because He loved Lazarus, Martha’s brother.
In times of grief, it is comforting to know that Jesus loves us. And it’s great to know that He has disciples of love everywhere who cross our paths to remind us of His hope.
Here are a few things I know about love.
Love has no shelf life.
Love cannot be hidden.
There are no conditions for love.
Love isn’t boastful.
Love gives hope.
How can we show our love individually? We can continue to wear masks, social distance, and wash our hands. This shows that we care for one another.
As I stated in a previous post, I trust in Jesus, who has also given us the science.
Stay safe and continue in hope.