“So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Romans 12.5”

Isobars are lines on a map connecting places of similar atmospheric pressure.

During a flight on an aircraft when air pressure is compromise, the masks drop, and we are encouraged to help ourselves first before helping children and others.

And so, governments and their citizens, naturally focus on their own backyard. I pray we keep an eye on what is happening along our line. Where can nations assist other countries struggling with a dire forecast? Where can humans demonstrate kindness to others whose pressure is on the rise and no help is in sight?

This time has shown the connectedness of us — humans. We can be proud of the resilient networks and pathways created by technology, science and human solidarity that hold the map in place and indeed deliver news of areas caught in a struggle that appears way outside our pressure range. We hear the ‘weather’ forecast each evening and see brooding storms and hotspots.

Not all places are seeing the same form of connectedness, and, information is not always delivered equally in prime time. That will become more obvious as the days go on. Hopefully, as one part recovers,then help and knowledge can be provided to those along the same isobar line.

We are connected. What happens in Mumbai in August or how this pandemic is handled in Florida or Edinburgh this week affects us all. That seems obvious, but as we discuss the opening up of places along the line and declare better or worse regional weather forecasts, we need to be mindful of the global atmospheric repercussions - and stay ready to help others.

“Bear one anothers burdens
Galatians 6, 2”