God's not been caught off guard by C19. Nope! He's working.

God hasn’t fallen off His throne.  He hasn’t lost any of His Sovereignty during this COVID-19 lockdown.  He ain’t surprised.  Therefore, there’s hope for you.  

Due to that escalation of the pandemic and all, you know there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty, causing panic, anxiety, some lack, and stress. The world is at home and online. Many are now feeling bored and depressed, but we believers can be there for people to sow seeds of hope, to pray, to answer some questions they are asking, and to even win some people to Christ. Yes, globally win people. 

Seems like gas prices are at an all-time low. Schools, sporting events, concerts, graduations, funerals (went to one for my roommate Bill from our college days last week..online), and weddings have been cancelled or postponed. Church services have moved from meeting in-person to virtual live-streaming. Some now meet in their cars. Only so called essential businesses remain open, and all that’s sent unemployment rates skyrocketing. You know. 

Everywhere you look in the city or in rural settings, faces are covered in masks, and hands are in gloves. What’ll the new normal look like? 

“The only hope for this or any other society is to hear the Word of the Lord and obey.” ~ John MacArthur 

“Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. That cross and resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity. Wherever you go, ask God for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, even in the toughest situations of life.” ~ Ravi Zacharias 

As the days at home in isolation increase, as small minded politicians overreach for more control over the people, so does the increase of need for true hope. It’s interesting how the Lord is using the pandemic to accomplish His purposes through His Church and tactful online evangelism. 

Here’s what’s so cool.. is Global Media Outreach is on pace to clearly Present The Gospel To The 2 Billionth Person Online! Yep Two Bil -- glory to Jesus! 

There is a man named Jose in Indonesia. A few weeks after accepting Jesus as his Savior, he sent in a message for his Online Missionary saying, “Thank you for your email and the word of Jesus you are bringing to my life. As the world is going through this COVID-19 crisis, we are isolated in our home, and I want to take advantage of this quarantine and bring spiritual changes to my life and to my family.” 

Man, what a story -- such a great testimony! All glory goes to God! Jose turned, trusted, yes accepted Christ. He’s already in the Bible wanting to learn, and to grow spiritually in order to help lead his family to Jesus and in the ways of the Lord.

Most of us have never experienced anything like the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the fear of this deadly disease, families are now taxed with job loss, financial stressors, homeschooling, and countless cancelled plans. Days run together and life feels surreal. Who even keeps track of the days now? But, this isolation has caused a surge in people searching the internet and social media for answers. 

“Without Christ there is no hope.” ~ Charles Spurgeon 

"Jesus gives us hope because He keeps us company, has a vision and knows the way we should go." ~ Max Lucado 

“The Spirit of God first imparts love; he next inspires hope, and then gives liberty..” ~ Dwight L. Moody 

This one God Who freely Forgives, can Heal, Fix, Restore and Redeem! 

Been reading some in the news these days. Seen some of it that’s true; likely some of it is not. Gobs of fake news these days. 

I'm trying not to spend too much time reading those articles because it can distract me from what I need to do and how I need to respond. We’ve got bigger fish to fry so to speak. Not really fry.. I’d just rather share the simple Gospel than try to reform sinners and saints (that’d be an exercise in futility). 

There’s a surety in God's Word, I'm going to focus on the list of things He does each day for us.

People around the world now are seeking viable answers like never before in record numbers. We've been seeing an increase in the number of “Gospel Visits” through our GMO ministry. Perhaps you desire to make a difference in eternity. Over the past week, there’s been many days of over 500K visits per day. My SoCal pastor normally has about 100 people respond when he presents a clear Gospel invitation, but he’s had over a million people watch his Online-only Sunday service and has seen over 40,000 people click the button to make a profession of faith in just four weeks. 

I've played a small part. Feel blessed! Since May 21 in 2013 I’ve had the joy and privilege of leading a team of thirteen balanced, spiritually healthy GMO missionaries who are constantly reaching out to needy people. God works.. and we then brag on the Lord who saves! 

For a view of what GMO missionaries are doing today, yes, of what's happening each day, just go to this site www.witnesstoall.com

God can use you too. He delights to bless and use people. As the Lord leads, get involved. These numbers reset each day at Midnight CDT and now more than ever people are searching for the truth, for answers, and for hope. You can know the Lord! And witnessing is a calling for all believers to be and do. I mean across the sea, or across the campus or street. Pray about it, God can use you as an online missionary to help and win people! 

When we step out something happens. When we all step out that’s like a revolution!  

Dare ya if I may: Give thanks. Focus on Christ and the list of things He daily does for us (in Psalm 103)

“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children--with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, O my soul.” "You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word." Psalm 119:114 

"I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope." Psalm 130:5 

"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:11 Facebook.com/shareJesus