TODAY IS PASSOVER

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Of late there has been a lot of messaging both secular and religious as a result of death and devastation caused by Corona virus. Corona is a harbinger of death, but Jesus came so that you may have life, and have it in abundance.

Passover is the story of redemption of Israel from slavery in Egypt. For Christians, it is the story of redemption from sin by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The Passover Seder is celebrated in Israel by eating roasted lamb, unleavened bread and bitter herb; Jesus changed it into the Lord’s supper for Christians. This was celebrated in the early church by breaking bread from house to house. The result of shared meal and resources was that no one was hungry or had need for anything because in the house churches, all the needs of the poor were taken care of. (Acts 2:46,47; 4:34,35; 20:35)

While many Christians are busy organising digital churches with the priest preaching to empty benches, it is time for all Christians to demonstrate Kingdom values by opening their churches as distribution centres for take away food (cooked or uncooked) to avoid crowding, medicines, soap, masks, old clothes, old school uniforms and books, blankets and sheets, towels, kitchen utensils, shoes, socks, sandals, old bicycles etc. In fact, anything lying around and not being used, that might be useful for others. If this is not a local problem, then you could send it to those who are handling Covid19 or migrant workers.

Teams could include health workers to give advice, and teachers to advice on how to do home schooling and of course, the Gospel must be preached.

For this, you must take permission from the appropriate authorities and take due precautions, including wearing masks and social distancing etc.

This would prove that our churches, schools and hospitals are holistic, not just religious centers. Taking care of physical, mental and spiritual needs of the needy, by witnessing and practical support. Needless to say, this will rapidly advance the Kingdom of God on planet earth, as it did in the first century.

Jesus said, “The thief / Satan (Corona) comes only to steal, kill and destroy. But I have come that you may have life and have it in abundance.” (John 10:10)
Shalom,
V.

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