In the past few months, we were faced with the maladies of the Coronavirus pandemic. The outbreaks of such virus infection among people became a serious public health threat. We have lived in seclusion and isolation, nevertheless, we must not allow fear to control our lives. One of the most perplexing problems in understanding God’s creation and redemption, and our own life experience, is the issue of sickness and evil. No matter it be our own illness, that of others around us, or the overall situation in which we live and breathe. There are many bad things that happen in this world.
The very first question we always ask; is there a God? Why would a completely holy and all-powerful Creator and Redeemer allow such things to happen? The whole issue actually started in the garden of Eden, when through the crafty deception, the “serpent of old” corrupted the man and woman, the crowning creatures of God’s creation. This was in fact a direct attack on God, His word, and His design. Thus, sin entered into this world, and sickness, pain and suffering came with it. So, the battle began, and we are the territory under dispute. The battle is not over something insignificant; it is over us, nothing and no one else. The Bible tell us that in a day yet future, the Lord will settle the problem of evil once and for all. He will crush the head and slay the gliding and coiling serpent. The point is every one of all times has to deal with evil and the great evil one. Though this will not end until the final apocalypse, it will in fact end, and there will be a new day in which we will be free from the pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering of this battle. Further, we are encouraged that God has not left it all until the end of times either. Even now, He engages in battle against the evil one and his minions. We who belong to God are in it with God. We need to call upon Him, as the Psalmist says in Psalm 74, “God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth.” We cry unto the Lord, “Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.” In the same manner, the pandemic we are now going through, it too shall come to pass. One of these days, we will witness that God has shown His mercy and eradicated this pestilence. The Lord is forever merciful and He will not leave us nor forsake us. Prayer is the only antidote to all our fears. We must believe that God is in control and He cares for all our needs. I sincerely appreciate some of your anguish and concern, but please know that you are a beloved child of God and member of our church community. The Lord promises to be with us always. I encourage each of you to give yourself some time to reflect on the love and goodness of God, and in turn extend the same to your brothers and sisters. Amen. Comments are closed.
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