Imagine it raining. And then imagine it starts to rain a lot and then it begins to rain so much that fields, roads, lakes, rivers, streams, ponds all begin to flood. The powerful waters begin to rise higher and higher. Mass hysteria begins to plague people as the churning waters rise. People begin to claw at the ark with their hands and pound their fists into the ark. Panic permeates throughout the air. There is pushing, shoving, screaming and wailing as the waters begin to rise higher and higher. The people were corrupt. They chose to believe in themselves and the things of this world and not in God. They refused to repent. So, the door was shut. The people could have placed their hope in God but decided to place their hope in themselves and in the world God created. They had no hope. They had no peace. Only hopelessness and fear clinched their hearts.
And now a pandemic has unleashed across this world. Lives are being lost. Our way of life is being torn apart. Panic, fear, hysteria has gripped people’s hearts. But you can find peace amongst this turmoil, if you just turned to God. A peace this world can never give you. A satisfaction that will fill your heart and soul. He promises to help you, to deliver you, to strengthen you, to uphold you, to be with you wherever you go, to give you peace, if you only look to Him. Turn to Him today. This minute. This second. Before the door is shut.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, 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.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do, I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
O Mighty God,
You are All Powerful, You are Sovereign and You are in Control. We praise You for being Our Great Helper, Our Great Redeemer, Our Great Strength, Our Great Comforter during these times of trouble, turmoil, uncertainty, and unrest. You are bigger and greater than any virus. Help us to feed on Your Truth, Your Word and not the fear the media unleashes. Please bring comfort to those who are in fear. Enshroud them with peace and serenity. Please heal those who are sick and suffering from this virus and please bring peace and comfort to their loved ones. And please may this be a time that Your light shines through the darkness and that the people who are in fear or who are suffering from this illness may seek you for truth, for protection, for guidance, for comfort and for hope.
Amen.
Pray you all have a blessed day!
Carol
