Following the outbreak of this Covid19, nations all over the
world ordered a “Stay at home.” The virus has no cure yet and is easily
transmitted from person to person. There have been no regular daily human
activities outside the home. This have caused economic hardship to many.
Leaders in some nations have promised palliatives to those
badly affected by this pandemic. Yet there are fears that these may not get to
those who needed them most because of politics and corruption. The common man
is now left to either curse God and die or continue to have hope that no matter
how dark the night is, there will be dawn convoyed by its resplendent brightness.
With the increasing confirmed cases and deaths, and the
elongation of the stay at home order, many are beginning to qualm their faith
and hope in God for perkier days. In these dispiriting veracities, many
Christians have taken to social media to express their frustrations or
disappointment on the actions and inactions of their leaders.
“Be gone unbelieve my Savior is near” John Newton wrote “and
for my relief will surely appear.” There is never a better time to hold firm to
your faith and hope in God than now. Government, ecclesiastical leaders,
employers, clients, even families may fail you but the Lord promised: “I will
never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Heb 13: 5. Therefore, “Be strong and of a
good courage; be not afraid neither be thou dismayed for the Lord they God is
with thee” Joshua 1:9. With Christ in the vessel of our lives, we’ll smile at
the boisterous storm of Covid19 and its attendant famine.
Yes, it is true, the night and even day has become darker
than what we expect. Food is finished, rent has expired, the small family
savings are exhausted, lockdown is still in full force and may continue for a
while. The lively home full of laughter, joy, and happiness is now shrouded with
cries, pains, depression, and fear of the unknown morrow.
“though dark be [our] ways, since [God] is [our] guide”, it
is for us to obey and follow the WHO recommended guidelines and trust in His
power to provide the help, healing, deliverance, and miracle we so desire. And I assure you He will. “His love, in time
past, Forbids me to think He’ll leave [us] at last In trouble to sink.” There
are countless pieces of evidence which “confirms His good pleasure” to help us through
this pandemic.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in
trouble.” Therefore, He tells you and I “Be still, and know that I am God.” Ps.
46:1,10. Whatever may betide you, my dear, do not lose faith and hope in God.
