We are in the middle of a great invitation to know the nature and character of our Heavenly Father. He is inviting us to hear his voice in the midst of the chaos. We get to hear his voice and stand out in the midst of times like this. We are not called to retreat and disengage, but to charge forth with the peace of heaven backing us, speaking life everywhere we go-- even if that’s from the bedroom to the kitchen. 

1,891,580,000 is the number of people on the earth that have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That is 1.8 billion reasons to wake up, stand up, and go. 

I urge you, that NOW will not be a time of disengaging in the world around us, but that we would see the opportunity before us. The reality is, our world has been shaken. People across the nations, now more than ever are questioning the things around them -- safety, family, jobs, what is it that we are all living for? When this virus runs its course, there is a window into the nations like never before, people are looking for answers, they are looking for hope. 

As followers of Jesus, let us rise up and respond in these ways:

1. We must respond in HOPE! Hope is rooted in the promises of God. We will know His promises by reading them in His word. Let’s take this time to comb through the scriptures and be reminded of who God is and what He says He has for us. 
   
   “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” - Isaiah 40:31
   
   
2. We must Choose our words carefully. Proverbs 18:21 says that “life and death are in the power of the tongue…” 
   
   With so much uncertainty and fear in the world, and the media doing everything they can to promote that, let’s be intentional to partner our words with LIFE. Take this time to call friends and relatives and encourage them, give them words of hope, prophesy over them. The smallest words spoken, when they are partnered with the Holy Spirit, literally breathe life to those around us!
   
   
3. We Must ask God what He is doing and what He is saying -- Let’s intercede for our brothers and sisters around the world. We must stand together in unity and remember our brothers and sisters around the world. Now is the time to pray for the nations, as there is a great shaking around us like never before. People are hungry for hope, truth, and peace. Ask God where He is highlighting to you.
   
   Where are you called to GO? It may seem counterintuitive to dream about going into the nations in a time like this, but this is truly an amazing opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the midst of a global crisis. Ask God if you are meant to go on a short-term trip once borders open up again in the nations. Now is a great time to prepare to go!

Remember that a city set on a hill cannot be hidden. We are the salt of the earth and light shining to mankind. Seek the Lord and His truth in this time, choose your words carefully, and let’s intercede for that Nations together!