Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. What an interesting time we are living in now. This Covid-19 virus has really thrown this world a curve ball. It is apparent that we were not fully prepared for this situation. Without getting into the politics of this, I am going to ramble on about my thoughts and what is in my heart.

I have found a portion of scripture that keeps itself ever before me. Its Isaiah 26:1-4 “In the day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for security. 2) Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter, the one that remains faithful. 3) The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. 4) Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.” My focus starts with verse 2 where it talks of the righteous nation that is faithful. Are we faithful? According to Easton’s Bible Dictionary it means; “full of faith, trustful, and not simply trustworthy. It is used of God’s word or covenant as true and to be trusted.” What would lend God to trust us? Simply put “obedience.” Are we obeying His word? Are we walking in faith not fear? Do we believe that no matter what trial comes our way we know beyond a shadow of doubt that God WILL take care of us?

Have you noticed that in the next two verses we have steadfast sandwiching trust? For with Jesus as our “Rock” He is steadfast, strong, stable and unwavering. Do we put our trust in Jesus? If we do trust Him then we will have peace in Phil.4:7 it states “And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” So, is our walk one that says we are at peace?

Another thing that has me thinking about is “wisdom.” Whose definition are we using? Man’s or God’s? They are not the same thing. In Ps.111:10 it says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. and in 1 Cor. 1:18-31 we have a passage about the wisdom of God. A section of scripture where Paul tells us that God has taken the foolish things of the world and used them to confound the wise. In verse 25 it goes “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than man, and the weakness of God is stronger than man.” So who are we looking to for help during this time?

With all this being said, we have an opportunity to change things. As some modern day prophets have said I tend to agree with is that God is shaking things up. We cannot be doing things in the same old way any longer. Aside from finding new ways to stay connected, some things have become clear. That’s the fact that the world needs Jesus more than ever. People are panicking, hoarding and are just plain lost. We have been given a chance here to preach the “Good News.” What was done in the past to share it hasn’t been enough. And if we go back to doing it the same old way , then have failed. This current virus has been a precursor to what is yet to come. Many “knowledgeable” people have said the future happenings will be worse. If this is so, then we are in trouble. Remember the “Great Commission” as it tells us to go into all the world and preach the “Good News.” This world needs it now more than ever before.

I have asked a few questions in this post. Basically asking if we are failing or not. And we can’t go down the “same old road” any longer. Since we have been given more time now lets use it a bit more wisely. Getting into a better habit of reading our Bibles. Praying more often and listening to what He is saying. For God is shaking things up and when the dust settles we need to be standing taller than ever before. The world is counting on it whether it realizes it or not. Our Faith needs to be strong and our resolve even stronger. We may be the only way some people will be able to get through this challenging time.

Thank you for reading this and please share this with others so that they may be encouraged. thanks once again.

Be blessed, Ken