As we continue to meet virtually and things around the world come to a halt, we are reminded of the motivation for Christian ministry for those who believe in and follow Christ in 2 Corinthians 5 (verses 14-16). While we may feel a natural fear for our earthly lives in these times, the gospel reminds us that Jesus died the spiritual death we should have died, so that we wouldn’t have to. This act of love urges us, compels us, to reach out to a world with the offer of one who is strong enough to conquer our fears, even of death, and loves us enough to free us from the debt we owe because of sin. Christian ministry involves seeing people in light of the eternity that is written on all of our hearts.