Good Friday. The title of my blog, written days ago is exactly what the disciples would have been feeling on this day so many decades ago. That world, like ours, was in crisis, chaos and the believers of Jesus were confused.
On March 6, I entered the word “Coronavirus” into my journal for the first time. A google search tells me that our media first used the word in December, 2019. They’ve used it a great deal since that time. I watch the news about once a day, usually in the evening. I’ve taken my own advice to turn it off, I sleep better for it.
On March 6, I entered the word “Coronavirus” into my journal for the first time. A google search tells me that our media first used the word in December, 2019. They’ve used it a great deal since that time. I watch the news about once a day, usually in the evening. I’ve taken my own advice to turn it off, I sleep better for it.
In the light of day, there is no
denying the change in our culture. As I
sit here in good health with a full fridge and toilet paper, I can pretend the crisis outside my window is
minor. But I know the reality, even
without the news. Our country is in
crisis. As of today, the death toll for
America stands at 16,095. Still, no matter whose data you look at, survival rates are 97-99.9%. Israel reported today that 100% of their tested cases have survived. I have several friends and acquaintances
who have recovered from the virus, some
miraculously.
Our country is in
chaos the definitions of
“essential” are as broad as they are long. Retail outlets, restaurants, libraries,
schools and churches are shut down while liquor stores remain open. Senior Citizens rush the grocery store early
in the morning to grab disinfectent and toilet paper.
Our
citizens are confused. It is difficult
to find truth within our media and social media. Information comes so fast and furiously that
some situations are changed before we heard of them. The "experts" are divided in their opinions of how the virus spreads, how to treat it and on and on.
The Bible translates all this into “anxiety, concerns, cares,
worry”. As I read that list, I’ve felt them all . Scholars believe David wrote Psalm
46 as a praise after he had been victorious in battle. Matthew Henry points out that usually God requires
that we cooperate with Him, but understand that our efforts are pointless. Psalm 46:10 CEV says “ Our God says, ‘Calm
down, and learn that I am God. All nations on earth will honor me.” I focused back on March 6 on CALM DOWN. Chill out,
relax, take a breath. It was early in this crisis. Today,
other words command my attention:
Learn that I am God.
Ellicott comments that this is
the introduction of a Divine Protector.
As I typed “divine protector” all
the tightness drained right out of my shoulders. My Divine Protector is on the job this morning. Just as he was 2000+ years ago when he took stripes on His back for my healing and thorns on His brow for my salvation.
Thinkin’ on that today.
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