How To Handle Today

These are unprecedented times. Only a couple of weeks ago we were thriving as a nation economically, socially, and emotionally. Churches were making plans for the Easter Season. All seemed to be "normal." Then it happened! One person contracted a virus that has now spread literally around the world. Businesses have closed, the stock market has been shaken, jobs laid off or loss, and medical facilities and doctors challenged as they seek a medicine to stop this dreaded virus!

No one could have guessed that our world would change so drastically in just a few short weeks. Praise the Lord our faith is not in this world! Our faith should be in Jesus Christ! Things of this earth will pass away, but my God lives forever!

I want to encourage you if you have put your faith in Christ. If you haven't done so yet, the best and only encouragement I can offer is for you to repent of your sins and ask Jesus Christ to come in your life and reign as Lord and Savior. To the followers of Christ I would say, take heart!

1. We have been Gifted for This (2 Timothy 1:7).
God has NOT given us a spirit of fear. What HE has given us is Power, Love, and a Sound Mind. Power to stand, Love to share, and a Sound Mind for decision making and self-control. Aren't you glad God has pre-gifted us with what we need for these trying days? I know I am!

2. We are Guarded in This (Romans 8:35-39).
God has already surrounded us with Himself so that nothing can separate us from Him! The word "separate" carries the meaning of no room for daylight. Not even the smallest measurement of a gap exists. The Bible lists all the things that try to tear us from the Lord but they fail. God has even reminded us that "we are more than conquerors through Him!" We don't just win, we annihilate our opponents. It's not even close. We win the race by more than a mile! God is not going to let anything, anywhere, in any way come between us and Him!

3. We are Guaranteed Beyond This (Romans 8:28).
We can be sure and know that God is working for the good all the things that come our way. While not everything is good (as long as there is sin in this world), He is making sure that all things are co-operating for His purpose in our lives. Our circumstances never alter or change His purpose for us in any way. We can trust for the good of God to be in us.

Please remember that these things are only for those who follow the Lord Jesus Christ!

Be encouraged today. Don't panic and let the hype cause you to loosen your faith. God was not, is not, and will not be surprised by what comes our way. He has already given us the victory. BUT He has also given us WISDOM. We are to use that brain He placed in us to make good and wise decisions. Part of God's protection is the gift of our brain. Don't fear, but act wisely!

So, how do we handle today? With His Gift in us, His Guarding around us, and His Guarantee for us! I pray you and your family will be safe and worship The Most High King!

From the Heart,
Pastor BR