We are living in fearful and uncertain times. Due to the coronavirus sweeping the globe, many people are afraid and pessimistic about the future.
How are we to cope with this pandemic? What are some of the things that God wants us to keep in the forefront of our minds during this trying time?
God is in control.
- He continues to be sovereign (Psalm 135:6; 47:2-8; Daniel 4:34-35).
- This reality should comfort Christians in tough times (Revelation 17:14).
- Job needed to be reminded of this during his time of suffering (Job 38-39).
God sees everything.
- God sees everything going on in the world right now (Psalm 139:7-12; Hebrews 4:13).
- God sees our faith and fears. He is aware of what is going on in the lives of His people.
God is faithful.
- God is always trustworthy and reliable (Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 89:8; Hebrews 10:23).
- A great case study of the faithfulness of God is found in the story of Abraham. God made several significant promises to Abraham, and He was faithful to each one (Genesis 12:1-3).
God is worthy of glory.
- God is always deserving of praise, reverence and the highest level of adoration (1 Corinthians 10:31; Galatians 1:5).
- This virus in the world, doesn’t change the facts about God! It doesn’t change how we should respond to the awesomeness of God.
God loves you.
- God continues to provide for you each day (Psalm 145:15-16).
- God demonstrated His love for you at the highest level by providing a cure for your sin virus (the greatest virus) through His Son (John 3:16; Romans 5:8-10).
Remembering these things should motivate you to …
- Trust God to continue taking care of you (Proverbs 3:5-8).
- Take comfort and lean on the Lord during this time (1 Peter 5:6-7).
- Keep your faith high in the promises of God (Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5).
- Continue glorifying God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
- Be thankful (Colossians 4:2).
