The danger of our time is to hole up and insulate ourselves - meeting our own needs and taking care of only ourselves. The church of the 4th, 5th and 6th century was struggling the same way. 536 AD was the most difficult year in recorded history. The dark age - tribal invasions and drop in Roman population- plagues 536- volcanoes in the north - meteor strikes Australia- worst year in world history 536. Half the earth was literally covered by smoke and ash and the sky was dark for over 6 months. 2020 was not the worst year in history. 536 wins still. 

If we get stuck retreating into insulation we will not be a strong and enduring people. This will kill the church. Kill your faith. Kill the chance for us to become an enduring people.