The threat of coronavirus, shortages of supplies in the marketplace, lacking healthcare, unemployment, our US presidential candidates battling it out, and road rage, There’s a lot in our news headlines that let us know- on a 24 hour basis - there’s much at stake.
However, panics and pandemics are not new to mankind. Jesus even spoke about trouble to come when He was here on earth. In Mark 13:7, Jesus said to his disciples,“But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet.” He went on to say, “Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will attack one another. There will be earthquakes everywhere, and there will be famines. These things are like the first pains of childbirth” (Mark 13:8).
Therefore, we have a choice; with so much to be concerned about, we may choose to be in fear or walk in faith. The Lord said through the prophet Isaiah, ”Fear not for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isa. 54:10).
So, with this great promise and assurance, how can we fret, hoard supplies and speak of impending doom? In these last days we need to come together as Brethren and not fear one another lest we “ catch something” or “lose something”. If God is for us then who or what can be against us?
For it is written, “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Father, thank You that there is no fear in You, but peace and provision. You are Jehovah Jireh, our provider. In Jesus name, amen.
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