James 1:2

To mature our perspective

Genesis 25:29-34

Sometimes in the moment we exaggerate. Is it really as bad as it seems at the time?

“Here and now” bias

COVID-19 perspective: Imagine you were born in 1900.

Exodus 3:7

II Chronicles 36:20

Jeremiah 29:10

Acts 12:1

2020 was bad, but it has not been the worst in human experience.

Luke 12:4-5 – Hell is much worse than anything on earth.

To cherish relationships

I Thessalonians 2:17-20

I Thessalonians 3:1-3, 6 – Paul longed to see the Christians in Thessalonica.

John 3:22

John 13:34

Acts 1:13-14 – The disciples spent time together.

Genesis 2:18 – It is not good for man to be alone!

To develop trust in God

Ecclesiastes 8:7-8; 9:11-12

We have never been in control, and 2020 has reminded us of that!

James 4:13-15 – We have no idea what is coming!

I Timothy 5:3-5

Matthew 6:19-21

Let us learn our lessons and glorify God!