This verse caught my attention in late December of 2020:

“[Jesus] saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them.” (Mark 6:48).

This verse resonates with our experiences in 2020.

Many headwinds are causing us to strain against the oars.

Sickness. Fear of sickness.

Death. Fear of death.

Unemployment. Fear of unemployment.

Hunger. Fear of hunger.

Roadblocks to education. Fear of more roadblocks to education.

Roadblocks to justice. Fear of more roadblocks to justice.

Violence. Fear of more violence.

Stress. Fear of more stress.

I’m sure that each of us can add to this list.

But take heart!

No matter why you are straining at the oars. No matter how hard you are straining at the oars.

No matter how hard the winds are blowing against you. No matter which directions the winds are blowing against you.

Jesus sees you. Jesus cares. Jesus is coming to help. Jesus will bring you safely to shore! (Mark 6:45-53).

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For more Pandemic Wisdom, please read my blogs “Pandemic Wisdom: Meditating”, “Fear Not the Pestilence That Stalks in the Darkness”,  “Holding Your Hand, Hearing Your Voice”, “Pandemic Wisdom: The Faith of My Father”, “The Baby Jesus ‘Vaccine’ Is Coming”, “Irresistible Hurricanes of the Holy Spirit”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Feeding Multitudes”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Multiple Choice Exams & No-Win-Scenarios”, “Trusting the LORD Will Provide”, “Getting Out of Your Tent”, “LORD Willing”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Visions of America”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Hear and See, Understand and Perceive”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Praying and Waiting”.