It’s the virus . . . and it’s the money.
Please don’t take that as indifference to the medical dangers. The dangers are real and threaten old and young alike. But money also lurks behind so much of our anxiety, and right now our money is under threat, too. The economy is in upheaval, retirement accounts are way down, family members are out of work and no work is in sight. And if it is true that most of us have an emergency fund of $500 or less, we are in trouble.
I spoke with three people by phone yesterday. One followed Jesus, one appreciated Jesus but not Jesus’ church, and one called from a medical office to cancel my appointment. Each one was freaked out by uncertain finances and asked me to pray. Desperation can do that. It can drive us deeper into independence, or it can remind us that we have much less control than we thought, and need help from the One who is in control. These three recognized that, and wanted Jesus and his help.
These conversations sent me to Jesus’ words about money (Matt 16:19–34). Here are some that stand out.
“Are you not much
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