There are multiple ways we can react to the shelter in place order. We can be selfish and just ignore the order and put ourselves and others at risk. We could play the victim and complain and withdrawal into our homes/ shells and read a book or watch a lot of television. Or we can seek what God wants us to do during this time of shelter in place. All through Jesus life he gives us a good example of what we should do as often as we can in good times and in bad times and that is pray and seek Gods will. At twelve years old, Jesus had to go to his Fathers house and this is where Mary and Joseph found him speaking with the elders of the Temple. At the start of his public ministry Jesus went out into the desert to pray and fast. In fact Jesus often would go and pray. Should we not follow his example and pray and fast to seek God's will. Even the night before his death on a cross he was in prayer.
It looks like we will not be able to gather together in May for our last meeting before we take a summer break, but we can always be praying for each other and keeping in touch through technology. We could try a Zoom meeting to share our thoughts and prayers, but I do not know if everyone has access to Zoom. Please email me or reply to this message if you want to try Zoom.
I am new to Flock Notes and I believe it is an excellent tool to use to keep in touch and communicate what is happening with Men Sharing Our Faith. We all receive many messages each day, therefore I will try to keep messages to just important ones that strength our walk together following Jesus and his church. If you do not want to receive these messages you can always remove your self from this group or add yourself to this group on Flock Notes.
So enjoy the quite time, seek God's will, pray for others and check on others using current technologies until we will gather together again in the fall.
May your hearts be on fire as we walk through life with Jesus and each other and we listen to Jesus teaching, study Jesus life, read God's word and follow his church.
If you have any question, comments or suggestion please feel free to contact me at 214-686-2404, email me at g.fitzgerald.tas@gmail.com .