Just wanted to share something that happened yesterday. I went through a drive-thru at an asian eatery. The Korean lady was friendly, but when the window opened, she kept ducking around the edge of it, talking to me through the glass! It came to me that she was THAT afraid of breathing the same air I was breathing. My heart went out to her as I understood she didn’t have the same reassurance I have.
The corona virus has no power over me, unless the Lord gives it power over me. If He does and I die, then I’ll be with Him; my labors are over! I’m good with that, more than ready. If I survive it, there’s a reason He permitted the affliction; somehow, it will bear witness to His grace. NOTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN THAT WILL CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE. It’s just not possible, since He is in control.
Someone made the observation that with all the businesses shutting down over this panic, all news media should be shut down for 30 days, as well. He predicted the panic would disappear if that happened! He has a point, in my opinion!
Some fear can be a healthy thing, but if it rules our lives, then how can we profess that Jesus does? THIS WILL PASS. I don’t mean to make light of it; please don’t get me wrong. 50,000+ cases have been diagnosed in the U.S. to this point. 700 deaths are attributed to it, so it’s serious. That’s still not a 2% fatality rate, though. Despite the panic that makes it seem like the end of the world, it isn’t. Sooner or later, people around us will figure that out.
Sin has a 100% fatality rate, yet most are oblivious to it, and EVERYONE IS ALREADY INFECTED! We have the cure, resurrection and new life in Jesus Christ our Lord! Corona virus, and whatever comes along afterward, just serves to remind us of the world’s spiritual condition. Many think they are okay if they’re physically healthy, but if their sins are not covered by the blood of Jesus, they are the walking dead, deceived into thinking they live. Pandemics are just a wake-up call to get their attention before it’s too late!
I posted this as encouragement, since perspective seems to be lacking in the current crisis.
Love, Larry