The world is going through a time of uncertainty as it grapples with an invisible and unknown foe. The COVID19 pandemic has placed everyone in a quandary, leaving the governments of so-called mighty nations and its leaders wondering. Doubts and fears over the future have encompassed the minds of all people without differentiation. Young or old, rich or poor, mighty or feeble; everyone is unsure and insecure. Puzzled, without a clue what to expect in the following weeks, and months. We are all looking for answers to – What exactly is going on? How did we land up in this position? Where will all this lead to? And when will this be over?
As a Christian, a believer in Christ Jesus, if you too have similar questions, rest assured that the answers to your questions are in His Word. This situation has not caught God unawares. The Almighty God, our Father, is a Sovereign God and He has it well under control. Know that this situation is not from Him as the Bible categorically teaches that every good gift and perfect gift is from the Father (James 1:17) and there is nothing “good” about this pandemic. Be aware that He is a loving God who cares and has our best interests at His heart and He is causing all things to work together for our good (Romans 8:28). And that covers the current circumstances under the pandemic as well as any other you may face individually.
Your word is lamp to my feet, And a light to my path”
Psalms 119:105
In this situation most of the things are out of our control. The few things that we are in control of maybe – the space we are confined to and the freedom to choose how we spend the time. This time and the freedom to spend it the way we choose to is a big gift from God. Let us put it to good use by using the time to study His Word and develop a deeper understanding of the gospel of grace. Let us get to know God our creator, develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ our savior, and understand the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit that is working in us.
Studying and understanding the Word is very crucial for all believers. Just as a proper diet is essential for our physical wellbeing meditating on the word is key for the spiritual well being of a believer. All scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit; teaches us what is true, builds us up, and equips us for doing good things we have been created for (2 Tim 3:16-17). The times may seem dark and difficult for others. But for the believer, the Word guides us safely through; as the Psalmist writes “Your word is lamp to my feet, And a light to my path” in Psalms 119:105.
The need of the hour is – deliverance from all doubt and unbelief, liberation from all fears, inspiration to shake off all the limiting factors that keep us bound to the defeatist mindset. His Word has the power to do it; by exposing our innermost thoughts, fears, and desires. Scriptures describe the God-inspired Word as sharper than any two-edged sword exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12) . It can fathom the depths of our minds and clean up all the lies, deception and negativity that the devil has dumped deep inside our minds.
Even at the cost of sounding repetitive let me reiterate; we need to meditate on His Word with all seriousness and sincerity. Get to know Him, build a relationship with our creator, and learn to listen to His voice. God Almighty through His word is the only source to the power of faith that overcomes all fear and the scripture teaches us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). When the world is worried about death and sickness, we have the source of life and good health dispensed freely through the word of God.
My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.
Proverbs 4:20-22
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