PEACE IN THE CORONAVIRUS STORM

PEACE IN THE CORONAVIRUS STORM

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and through the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. (Psalm 46: 2,3)

I believe the above scripture adequately describes the critical state of events we’re experiencing as we pass through the Coronavirus storm. Though our jobs be removed, though it seems the mountain of our life is about to sink at sea, and the waters of worry, fear and financial crisis swell around us… Can it get any worse? Before we contemplate the answer take another look at the previous scripture; it begins with ‘therefore will not we fear.’ Is it suggesting or telling us not to fear? Why would it tell us that when it seems our whole world is about to fall apart? People are losing jobs, businesses are closing, forget about air travel and in some cases forget about even leaving your house. Several cities have already set up home quarantine rules.

"Therefore will not we fear…" God inspired King David to write this stanza of scripture and he unrolls the chapter with these assuring words; "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) For some who have not been in contact with God for a while, this idea of Him being a safe haven or strength in a troubled storm may be not be so easy to grasp or believe. But he’s all of that and more. King David would not have written these incredible promises if he hadn’t experienced some of these calamities firsthand. And there's something unique about these scriptures. The words were originally written on leather or skins. Each word was inspired of God’s Spirit and the text was laden with power and a type of life-energy that could only be released through one’s faith. And this is something that anyone can do---you can believe and you can have faith that what God has said in these scriptures he will perform.

Therefore, if you can believe what God is saying to you here, that he will be a refuge and strength and a very present help during the Coronavirus storm, and believe him when he says to not fear, then the power behind those words will kick in and no matter what is happening around you, you will have peace. You’ll know God is there with you, he’s present and he’s going to work everything out for you. It might not be right away or exactly as you expect, but he will bring you through the deep waters and the rough times, and set you up upon a rock.

Following are some scriptures on peace, trust and comfort:

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O God, make me to dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you…let not your heart be troubled. John 14:27

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

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. Isaiah 41:10

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until this disaster has passed. Psalm 57:1

 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8

 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Acts 16:31

 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. Psalm 125:1

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Proverbs 30:5

 God bless and keep you safe,
Carlos A. Cedillo

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