One of the tragic consequences of the virus being faced in the world today is the restriction Governors have placed on worship. Worship is an important part of a Christian’s life, and particularly Holy Communion, the Eucharist.

Luke 22:19 writes, “He (Jesus) took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.” NLT

Holy Communion therefore is a physical connection between us and Jesus. What could be better.

The fear of the virus may keep some of us from attending worship services, but we each need to try to find a way to worship and receive Holy Communion. Many churches are having services with reduced attendance, parking lot services, or video and online services, and many will provide Holy Communion to those at home.

We are in a spiritual war and this virus is being used as a weapon against our faiths. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 10:28, “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”

Dear Lord, help us find treatments for this virus in our land. Help us also to find ways to worship, renew and strengthen our faiths and take Holy Communion, so your body and blood may strengthen and preserve us in the true faith until life everlasting. In Jesus’ name. Amen.