Are you worried about the corona virus and
what will happen next? When
Jesus told His disciples about future events happening at the end of the world,
He said, “You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened” (Matt. 24:6). Jesus picked a worst-case scenario that could be terribly frightening, where He’s
talking about wars happening all over the world, and specifically told His
followers to KEEP CALM and to not be frightened.
Jesus knew His words would
be recorded in the Bible so people living in the future, like you, could read them. But do you believe
what Jesus said?
He wouldn’t tell us to not be frightened in
desperate situations unless two things were true.
1. He has control over earthly
events. Obviously, He has to be in control of future events or He couldn’t
predict them. If He can predict the future, it means He must have control over
it.
2. He is watching over each one
of us, even when scary things are happening. Again, He couldn’t tell you to
not be afraid unless He was present to protect and provide for you.
Jesus also said, “Do not fear those who kill the body but
are unable to kill the soul” (Matt. 10:28). Did I hear that right? Did Jesus just say not
to be afraid—even when someone wants to kill you? Again Jesus instructed His
followers to not be afraid.
You
cannot worry and trust God at the same time. Faith forces out fear, and trust
forces out worry. David said, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You”
(Psalm 56:3). If you don’t trust God to guide you and
provide for you, you
will live in a constant state of fear, and
self-preservation will become your highest priority.
Here
is a list of scriptures telling you to not be afraid. For more information about why God can be trusted
and how to be set free from fear, read The
Sure Cure for Worry
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