We live in an unprecedented time for all of us. Only those who lived during the days of World War II have experienced the kind of country wide impact that we live in today. In my opinion, even 911 did not have the same negative impacts that we are seeing today. In fact, what happened that September day almost 20 years ago brought us together, what we are living through now has fostered a sense of fear that is hard for so many to deal with.
Fear of what is coming has gripped the country causing hoarding of basic necessities as simple as toilet paper and baby wipes. That same fear has caused our leaders to order us to shelter in place and hide in our homes. The fear of catching this virus has caused so many to go to extraordinary lengths, and I believe many of the things we are having to deal with are necessary.
To keep the virus from spreading things like shelter in place, closed churches, closed schools and basically everywhere that crowds gather being shut down, those things will greatly reduce the number of cases.
What we do not need, is fear.
Fear is a liar, so the song goes, but it’s true. Fear is a tool of the devil. He uses it to make us doubt the very power of God. If you will bear with me, I have a couple of examples.
Over the weekend, one of my kids had a four wheeler accident. When I got the call, my first impulse was to jump in the car and rush to the hospital. Instead, a calm came over me almost instantly. I talked with her husband, and he let me know I did not need to rush to her side. Something told me that not only was he in control of the situation, but He was in control as well. Mind you, I love this kid as much as I love anyone on the planet. I just felt peace.
She ended up with a bruised hip and elbow, a cut above her eye, and a very sore body that could barely walk. But she is young, she will heal, and she is alive.
Next, I would like to tell you about another father and his daughter. This man’s daughter was very ill, ill to the point of being near death. In great fear, a fear that is only brought about when a parent fears for the life of their child, he rushed to get a physician, but the physician did not get there in time, and his daughter died.
