When this Corona mess is all over I would be interested in how the Christians faired through it. I feel no urgency or fear, and hope my brothers and sisters have that same calmness that comes from trusting Christ.
The British in WWII had a saying to bolster the spirits of their people and keep them hopeful. That saying was "keep calm and carry on." There were lots of Christians in Britain at that time, they understood trusting Christ through hardship. I placed this saying on a sign that hangs on our front porch. It is a good saying for every day! We can only remain calm when we know Christ is with us and in us.
After all, if we are to be logical we have to think; "what good will come out of panic and fear"? Will it change anything? Will it bring a good Christians witness to be afraid of what one cannot control? Our trust in Christ will speak volumes to those who may want to know how we maintain hope and peace in times that would normally panic the unbeliever.
Trusting Christ through it all while showing wisdom in how we conduct ourselves may be the thing that God is using to keep us safe as well as a witness to the world of Christ's power in us.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;"
1 Peter 5:10
"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."
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