“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”
James 1:5-8 (NASB)
Many of us did not expect to be in a situation where the government is restricting religious assembly. As a result, there have been a wide range of responses from Christians. Additionally, there has been much discussion surrounding how Christians should respond when told they cannot assemble. These discussions are based on each of our individual convictions and conscience; our convictions and conscience being directed by God’s word.
As we discuss, and even debate, the current situation, let us remember to do so with much prayer. In prayer we should begin by asking for wisdom. Our first assumption should be that each of us lacks wisdom and could use more from God’s word. When we sincerely ask for wisdom, with the humble realization that we can always use more, God will supply it generously. Furthermore, we must not question whether God can or will provide wisdom. God does not want us to be ignorant about how to behave.
God is immovable and so should be our faith. The current situation has revealed that many doubt the “why” for what they practice, but we have not forgotten. God has told us that the spiritual health of Christians is dependent on assembling with other Christians. These difficult times have made it more important than ever to remember our spiritual health. Those who are physically able should seek to assemble that they may provoke one another to love and good works.