People are agitated and nervous about Covid 19. Can’t really blame them! The media has created mass hysteria about the whole thing. The latest serious talk is about getting rid of cash transactions in the business place for fear of transferring the illness.
Honestly, I don’t know what to believe. I’ve read that the virus is transferred through respiratory droplets when people cough, sneeze, or spit on people (not intentionally, of course) as they talk… thus, the need for masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
According to Dr. Shruti Gohil from the University of California Irvine Medical Center, you can’t get the virus by handling paper goods or mail or packages. https://laist.com/latest/post/20200311/coronavirus-qa-can-it-transmit-via-paper-metal-coin-mail-package
But, just to be careful, since we don’t know who has been handling what, the recommendation is that we wash our hands often and keep our fingers from our nose, ears, mouth, and eyes. Still, for fear that germs are hitching a ride on cold hard cash, the idea of going cashless in gaining momentum. Question: Wouldn’t germs attach themselves to debit cards as well? Who knows?
All this cashless talk leads us to a very important question, is real money about to become nothing more than play money?
“He [the antichrist] required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name. Wisdom is needed here… his number is 666.” Revelation 13:16-18, NLT [parenthesis mine]
The bible says that the events described in the above verses will happen somewhere in the middle of the seven year tribulation that will happen on earth in the near future. The 666 number leads us to believe that the antichrist will set up a cashless society and that commerce will be driven by an electronic system that will keep track of everyone. So, this ‘cashless talk’ is making people wonder and some even panic.
What’s the answer to the question, Is it time for 666? Answer: I don’t think so… but who knows? I know, I know… my answer is ambiguous and middle of the road but here are some thoughts about it:
– If you’re worried about U.S. going cashless, don’t be. Yes, doing away with the dollar can definitely have a negative impact on commerce and will require certain adjustments on our part, but we do have debit cards. There’s obviously much more to this but the bottom line is that Jesus said,
“Don’t ever worry about tomorrow. After all, tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34, GW. Also,
– The bible doesn’t exactly pinpoint the year when the tribulation will begin or when the antichrist will move the world to being totally cashless. Jesus said,
““But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Matthew 24:36, NIV
All signs point to the end of days being near. All prophecies before the return of Jesus Christ to earth for His church have been fulfilled! It’s only a matter of time until the Lord Jesus raptures His followers home to heaven. Next,
– The bible teaches that born again believers will not go through the horrors of the end time tribulation. Jesus said,
“Since you [the church] have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.” Revelation 3:10, NIV [parenthesis mine]
Since we’re not going to be here for the 666 economy from hell, be at peace today! Cashless may not happen for a while. One last thought,
– Be ready! Since we don’t know when Jesus is coming and since we shouldn’t worry about going ‘cashless,’ the one thing to do is keep our eyes on Jesus. The author of the book of Hebrews wrote,
“Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect.” Hebrews 12:2 NCV
Two last parting thoughts: First, do your diligent duty during Covid 19. I even sanitized my hands after touching that Boston Red Sox Collector’s Edition Monopoly money. Second, if you’re going to the cleaners or any store, wear a mask… you don’t want to be accused of killing anyone with your spit or nose droplets!
Thanks for reading! Have a great day!! Leave me a comment!!!
Great insight. I believe we all need to keep our eyes on the Almighty Father.
Thank you Barbara… gotta be eyes on Jesus always