God is bigger than Covid-19

Whether you are living in Pakistan…America or Uganda you have heard about Covid-19 (AKA) Corona virus. We are living in some crazy times right now.  Everywhere you look you will hear about the new pandemic that has struck our globe. Where did it come from? There are many theories out there. Some claim that it is generated from the new 5G cell towers that they have installed all around the world. Some say it was a bio-weapon that America created here in the USA and sent infected people to China to infect their people. Others seem to believe its orgins are from Wuhan from an animal market, where they sell lots of wild animals.

Whether you are a supporter of conspiracy theories or think there is no such things as a conspiracy theory…..ones things for sure. We are all being effected by Covid-19. This may mean that you have either been laid off from work or you have developed symptoms and have been sent home from work to quarantine for 14 days. This may also mean that you have been kicked out of your home from developing symptoms by roommates or family members.

One things for sure…our world is running scared. Media has made it impossible for you to have not been effected by this. Some say this virus is over-hyped, others are even too scared to leave their home.

So why is everyone so scared? I know thats pretty obvious most would say…its because they are afraid of dying. Well, not really. They say on average only 2% of all infected people are dying of this virus, most of which are over the age of 65.

Its because of the FEAR. The killer of all faith is doubt….. a creator of doubt is fear. How many of you have thought about actually getting sick with this virus? How many people have thought that…maybe they will be the small chance of people that can die from this even though they are healthy?….probably many of you. There have been over 5000 deaths in the US this year of FLU deaths (in just the month of Jan). Thats less that what this virus has done in the month of March all across the US.

Am I saying that this is all a hoax? Absolutely not. Its as real as the flu. And just as capable of harming certain folks.

However, im saying remember that there are hundreds of other things people die from every year that are much more common than the Corona.

Ranging from Jan 1st – March 25th Worldwide

• Death by Corona – 22,000
• Death by flu season – 113,000
• Death by Malaria – 228,000
• Death by Suicides – 249,000
• Death by traffic Fatalities – 313,000
• Death by HIV/Aids – 390,000
• Death by Alcohol – 581,000
• Death by smoking – 1.2 mill
• Death by cancer – 1.9 mill
• Death by hunger – 2.4 mill
• Death by ABORTION – 9.9 mill

With those stats why does this virus scare us? Well its because of the unpredictability. Also because we cannot control it. We feel that when it comes to all the other fatalities we can somehow control it. We do things to keep us healthy like not eat junk food…abstain from alcohol or drugs. In hopes, that will keep us alive longer.

What we fail to realize, that none of this is in our control (now or ever). We do not control our own destiny (not salvation but our days here on earth). I have spoken to many people about this and most people have a twisted view on what their destiny is. Many fail to realize, that our lives have already been written. Even before your birth your life was already written by the creator.

And when your time is up, God will come for your soul. I remember when Paul was going from village to village and one night he was preaching to a village on the Island of Malta.

As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, bit him on the hand. ⁴ The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice will not permit him to live.” ⁵ But Paul shook off the snake into the fire and was unharmed. ⁶ The people waited for him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw that he wasn’t harmed, they changed their minds and decided he was a god. (Acts 28)

This passage shows us several things. The main thing we can see in this passage is that God will not take you sooner than he plans to keep you on earth. Most people wouldve died from that bite. But Paul didnt, because in that moment God used that circumstance to increase the faith. Thats not to say, be reckless and never wash your hands…lick toilet seats like some young kids are doing on social media….or go skydiving without a parachute! It means, we are to be wise but always seek the council of God.

This passage shows us another interesting point. We will always see the wrong in the right without the guidance of God. What does that mean exactly? Even though Paul was anointed with the Spirit of God.  Most people wanted to worship Paul in that moment and forgot that Paul was simply the messenger of the Word. All their focus was not on the actual reason he didnt die. But on the ability that he possessed to be harmless against death.

This is the perfect time for us to check ourselves. How are we doing Spiritually? Do we know Jesus? Or do we simply know if him? Do we have unresolved sin in our lives that hindering our relationship with Jesus?

Are we so overwhelmed with fear and anxiety that its eating us alive? How are we to deal with this fear?

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isiah 41)

If you cant ditch the feeling of fear of anxiety or fear, may I suggest one thing…..pray. Get on your knees and pray.

Many of us think that all the great hero’s of the Bible never had doubt, fear, anxiety.

Even Elijah after bringing all the false prophets of Baal to their knees encountered some anxiety. He even came to God frustrated telling God he is done with everything….pleading God to take him. However, God had not yet finished out his plan with Elijah. Do you know what Gods plan was for Elijah in that moment? He told him to have a snack and take a nap.

Sometimes the best medicine for being overwhelmed is simply that…..pray…if that doesnt give you the instant relief….have a snack and take a nap.

A good way of doing this, is by Deleting social media. Many of us are being poisoned by all the fear mongering that is going on with social media….Whether its Facebook, snapchat, twitter, youtube, or the news channel.

Sometimes the best medicine is to just turn it off. I did. I was able to delete most of my social media and stay off all news channels until this virus was brought under control. Because whats the point of knowing how many people are dying? Enjoy the time you have living…..with family….Friends…loved ones.