The Epidemic Differentiates And Strengthens People
This epidemic truly differentiates people. When you are in crisis and you have to make a decision, we have to wrestle it through our hearts. This comes with a price but God will surely lead and bear responsibilities. God hears our prayers.
God’s Great Mercy Will Be Shown In The Epidemic
It is where the problem starts, that at the very same place, God’s people will be awaken and God’s mercy is revealed. As the plague continues, let us call out to God and He will show His mercy.
Having Nothing, Yet Possessing Everything
Living in Singapore, we are used to living in comfort, and many believers seek for prosperity and peace. Therefore, when we hear about an epidemic, fear and panic easily enters our hearts, losing assurance and perspective. Many fail to see that God is still blessing, using and renewing His churches. Why is that so? Because our Christian faith has become one-dimensional. When things are good, we rejoice. When things are bad, we are without direction and answers. Therefore, let us look to the scriptures that the Apostle Paul has revealed on how God gives glory to His people through the path of a paradoxical Christian faith.
Trials Point Us To The Paradoxical Christian Life
We must understand what a paradoxical life in Christ means. When we are experiencing trials, the truth that God wants us to understand is as what Paul said, “we are sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything <2 Co 6:10>. We have to ask if our Christian faith is like this?
Fake News- More Destructive Than The Epidemic
Many people have different analysis and deductions about matters of this virus. People tend to believe those information that are more inclined to their personal views. Amidst these overload of information, what perspectives should believers have? Do we see the motives of Satan behind these fake news?
Relationship Is More Important Than The Epidemic
God created us with feelings for all the different relationships we have. These human relationships help us respect and love each other, especially so in these times of the epidemic. How does God want us to value these relationships we have?
Why Does The Coronavirus First Come Upon Churches?
So why does this epidemic come to the churches? Why does it come upon the believers? What happens when we cannot understand the works of God?
In Times Of Crisis, Pray For The Leaders
Let us pray for leaders of the church to restore their spiritual authority and for the leaders of the nation to have the wisdom and discernment in decision making.
Is There No Good Thing In The Worst Situation?
During these times of outbreak, there are 2 things we should ponder on restoring in our hearts: Firstly, we should confirm the truth that whatever God has done is good and beautiful. Secondly, God does not only want us to see the beautiful things, but the beauty of who God is. Let us confirm with some testimonies of God’s work amidst our brethren and discover the same grace that is at work in our own lives.
How to Face External Pressure and Inner Guilt?
As our church has confirmed Coronavirus cases, it will follow with some level of fear among people, blame from others and guilt towards those we may have implicated. However, God’s answer to deflect that is for us to know and confirm God’s love in our individual situation. When God’s love comes upon us, it drives out fear. But how do we pursue this love amidst times like these? Pastor Vincent gives us some pointers to hold onto.
