Flock of Birds Verses Corona

Yesterday I got on my 16th plane in exactly four weeks’ period of time. As frequently as I fly, I don’t particularly love flying. I love it in the sense of the anticipation of going somewhere, the love of the travel part. And I would typically chose it over any other mode of transportation for a great distance. Put me in an hour flight over a four hour drive any day. But I don’t particular love the process of flying itself. Comparatively to some it isn’t so bad but I do get a small amount of anxiety with each flight.

The movie, Sully, as good as it was really messed me up. If you’re not familiar with it it is about the plane that landed on the Hudson River minutes after take off, expertly guided by the pilot - Sully. Since that movie it has created a little fear in me of hitting a flock of birds and killing both engines, every single time I fly. Now every time we hit a little turbulence I have to talk myself down. I basically prepare myself to die with each flight I take.

Before I paint the wrong picture, I am not terrified, or overwhelming anxious. It is a much more matter of fact, I may die... I know this has gotten pretty deep and dramatic real quick lol. But I am not afraid of dying. If it were to come from my plane hitting a flock of birds and a plane crash or from contracting the corona virus leading to complications, I have complete peace over it actually. Of course I don’t want to. And more so I am saddened to think of the pain it would cause for my family losing me. But I, myself am ok with it. I feel I have more in this life but if my time came I am ready.

With the fear, panic, and mass hysteria sweeping our world today I want to share this. With this pandemic comes ultimately a fear of death. While I do not believe any of us should necessarily want death or really welcome it, death is not the worst fate there is. It is death without Jesus. Friends, we have the beautiful and overwhelmingly powerful hope, joy, and PEACE knowing that there is more than this life! This life is nothing compared to the glory God has in store for us. I personally need this perspective brought to my attention! And I’m guessing many of you do too. While what is going on right now is tragic, it is expected. We will face increasing trials and tribulations in this world until Jesus loving says it is time and takes us to our true home. Until then, hold on to that peace during these times of uncertainty and panic. Corona has got nothing on eternity with Jesus!