Kill The Virus Not Time

Corona has got all our attention. The whole world has zoomed in with microscopic lenses dissecting and digesting every piece of information coming its way.  We do magnify what we focus on.

What should the Christian response be? I have been pondering on a few things.

 For a Christian, nothing happens by accident and nothing is ever wasted in the kingdom of God.

The question to ask is what does God want to be for me now and what does he want of me?

Like Isaiah, we need to see the Lord high and lifted up above all. Isaiah 6:1-3. In a national crisis, Isaiah knew what to focus on and that it's what He magnified -  The Lord Almighty. He is sovereign and Is not taken by surprise.

The whole world's focus is on the virus. What we focus on in the next few days is very important. 

Many of us have grumbled that the work scene is so bad and that we have no time to think or breathe. Now we have all the time in the world! How will we steward this time? What will we do with this bonus time given to us? How will we use this gift? Will we invest it or squander it?

As children of God are never to be under circumstances. We are called to reign and rule in every situation. What is the Spirit of God saying to us? He is not a silent bystander to what is happening.

I believe this sudden stop is for a sharp change in direction. God wants to do some fundamental changes in our thinking and how we do life, family, work and church.

This is a second chance for some. 

When the famine hit Egypt, Joseph was not taken by surprise. He prepared not only for his country but also for those around. 

This is a time for us to meditate on and store up the Word of God in our hearts so that not only will we not go hungry but we will be able to feed others as well.

“In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭Be prepared to give people an answer for the hope to which we are called.

What Satan meant for evil God will work out for our good. The devil wants to grip is with fear. We need to focus on faith. He wants us to panic but will be in perfect peace as  Peace Himself dwells in our hearts.

This is a classic bump and lift. Satan comes to steal kill and destroy. It's got his fingerprints all over it. This is not the hand of God as some may think. Jesus said I have come to give life in all its abundance and to destroy the works of darkness not add to it.

We live in a fallen world and sickness and disease and trouble are a part is it. One day the earth will be redeemed and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. Till then we will face trials of many kinds but we can take heart as Jesus has overcome and we are overcomers through Him. God can and will use any situation for his glory.

So what is Satan trying to distract us from? Let us use this time well and redeem it. While he is out to steal our peace and joy let's spend time praising God.

While he is literally trying to kill us off let's be sensible and take all the precautions. Let us also take this time to breathe fresh life into our families, marriages, other relationships, be a good neighbor to those who need help, etc.

Where he is trying to destroy countries economies let's steward the work from home well and not add to our company's losses. Let's see how we can help the poor.

This is a God-given time not to be squandered. What will you do during this time that you have always wanted to but never had time to? 

On another note but it seems to fit in here. Early this year I felt the Lord impress on my heart that we would do church differently. In a new era, you have to build a new template. We are in a new decade and a New Era.

I felt we would often meet in smaller settings. Home meetings will become a new normal and we will have to train people to do that. I feel every few Sundays we as a church should do something to engage the community, the neighborhood in which we live. This is the only way we as Christ-followers will make a real impact and be the salt and light. We are to be the aroma of Christ.

This is not a time to gather and huddle but to scatter and influence. We are to be the healing for the nations. We need to be those oaks of righteousness,  the big tree in the garden where all hail the birds take shelter. 

Let's redeem Corona and use this time to bring the life of Christ into our homes, churches, and communities.

Kill the virus  not time.