Red Scare

You couldn’t turn on the television without hearing a news report about the health scare. The world was in an uproar, government officials were trying to figure out how best to handle it, and parents were taking special precautions with their children. Billion-dollar industries were brought to their knees and suffered its effect for years. What was this entity that plagued the world? Red M&Ms in the 1970s.

In Matthew 5, Jesus says “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

I in no way want to make light of the current pandemic facing the world, and I encourage everyone to keep in your prayers those being affected by this outbreak.

But you do have to admit that when a candy product is one of the worst health scares of any year, our society is pretty pampered, and it’s no wonder we’re having such a hard time adjusting to the current situation.

I wonder if it isn’t the same with our faith. We have brothers and sisters throughout the world suffering incredible persecution on a daily basis. So many Christians worship in small groups like we are today, not so they won’t get sick, but so they won’t be killed. How blessed we are to be able to worship freely, but how easy it is to take it for granted. 

Remember to pray for those being persecuted, and commit to appreciating the gift you have to worship openly. Take advantage of this responsibility, and share the Good News everywhere you go.

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