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Verse:Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. —Revelation 14:12, KJV
We won’t soon forget the year 2020.
As the pandemic continued, people found ways to cope, like reaching out to those in need. For others, staying cooped up inside was difficult.
They complained about doing virtual school at home with their children. Some people took their own lives. Many young people became paranoid, depressed, discouraged, and weary. If only we had that one ounce of faith, trusted God, and focused our lives on Jesus’ return. Like the Bible says, “Therefore be ye also ready” (Matthew 24:44, KJV).
We don’t know the time or the hour.
We just need to be ready for the second coming of Jesus, have faith, and claim God’s promises. Many say the pandemic pushed us into a new normal.
We should continue to trust God and draw closer to Him whether we are in a new normal or not. Be content with change and accept life for what it is.
Focus on our Creator; He is still in control.
Some are questioning, “Where is God in this?” He is still here. We’ve just turned our backs on Him by not praying. God doesn’t want anyone to perish; if He did, He wouldn’t have sent Jesus to earth. Whether we are consumed with fear or filled with hope, all depends on where we are looking. If you are looking at natural disasters, if you are consumed with bad news, if pestilences and disease occupy your thoughts —if that’s where you are focused, your heart is going to be filled with fear.
Jesus says, “Look up!” Why? When we look to heaven’s sanctuary, we see Jesus and discover strength in His promises. In Christ we find confidence.
At times, we may experience the emotion of fear, but we will not be paralyzed by fear because our confidence in God triumphs over our fear.
The Bible says “do not fear” or “fear not” repeatedly.
Many have suggested that there are 365 times that an expression like “fear not” is used throughout the Bible —that is one for every day of the year.
God has the entire calendar year covered.
He invites us to rest in His love, trust in His grace, and rejoice in His power.
Camilla E. Cassell