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Do Not Fear

Note: This Do Not Fear article was written in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdowns.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Is. 41:10, NIV

Many people in our world today are consumed by fear. In the recent past, the COVID-19 virus has dominated many thoughts and actions. The media thrives on whipping up fear. It is understandable that those who do not know God are scared. The world is shaking, and if your life is not built on a firm foundation, then everything is shaking.

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Christians are discovering how much of their faith is in themselves, their government or in God. It is natural, in these circumstances, to feel the emotion of fear. The devil whispers his doomsday, worst-scenario thoughts in our ears. However, it is our choice whether we embrace them or reject them based on the Word of God.

Do Not Fear Jesus Is Still King!

Our Lord Jesus Christ is Lord of lords and King of kings, and that includes all things, even viruses and so-called Climate Change. The Christian can have confidence that Christ is in control not only of their lives, but also of world events. We are not to be reckless, but neither do we move in fear. Christians should be bringing comfort to those in physical or emotional distress in times of anxiety and panic. They should be introducing them to the only Saviour of mankind, Jesus Christ. We cannot do this if we are operating from a base of fear ourselves.

Throughout history, Christians have responded to plagues and other crises by ministering to those who are suffering. This crisis [COVID-19] is no different. For example, Samaritan’s Purse recently deployed a field hospital, along with medical supplies and personnel, to Northern Italy. Of course, it is unlikely that you will have heard of any of this in the secular news media feeding fear, panic and government control.

Jesus Himself touched the unclean, including contagious lepers. Throughout the ages, Christians have followed the same path. And, yes, sometimes they have caught the diseases of the people they were ministering to and were willing to lay down their lives for their Love and King.

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1 Peter 4:19, NIV

Our world has rejected God. Even in this crisis, it continues to pursue its anti-God agenda of murder and perversion as it worships its false gods. About 125,000 pre-born children are murdered every day throughout the world, often with the active support of governments and citizens. [How does that compare with the entire death rate of Covid-19?] Their innocent blood cries out to God. Promotion of euthanasia, bans on so-called conversion therapy, promotion of ungodly sexual lifestyles and more continue unabated.

Do Not Fear Public Worship

What will turn this crisis around? Genuine, national repentance. Is that likely to come from government leaders and the news media? No. It must come as the “average” citizen repents and chooses to follow God, regardless of the consequences—whether there is earthly deliverance or not.

Should churches be closing their doors? In my opinion, no. It is to the church that people should be looking for courage and leadership. It is in corporate worship that we open the door for God's presence to enter our lives and our world. Yes, private worship is important as well, but there is a special dynamic in corporate worship. Certainly, the principle of Deut. 20:8 [Then the officers shall add, “Is anyone afraid or fainthearted? Let him go home so that his fellow soldiers will not become disheartened too.”] should be in effect. Members who are fearful of public meetings should be encouraged to stay at home without fear, guilt or condemnation. We are all to operate at our level of faith and not look down on weaker brothers or sisters. If it becomes actually illegal for churches to hold public meetings, then the leaders will have to decide whether to risk possible negative public opinion and criminal consequences or obey the Word of God.

One possible option for churches which wish to comply with government requests/commands to limit meetings to a certain number of people [currently 50 where I live], is to offer worship services at various times for which people must register in advance to ensure that there are not more than the limited number at any one time. As for myself, as long as any Christian church has open doors in my community, I will be there on Sunday morning - as long as I am not working, as I sometimes must. Another option is for the worship service to be broadcast over the Internet to small groups meeting in homes [as opposed to individuals].

What Should You Be Doing Because Of Covid-19?

We all know the physical requirements, such as washing hands, etc. But I want to make some recommendations that go beyond that.

1. Limit your time with the news. We need to be informed about what is happening around us, but constantly feeding our minds on it will only breed fear. Perhaps as a general rule, time spent with God [worshipping, praying, reading the Bible] should be 2 to 3 times [at least] that spent watching the news.

2. Repent and abandon any sin you may have been harbouring in the secret of your heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and bring to mind anything that needs confession. This includes things like bitterness and unforgiveness.

3. Pray for and encourage those in and out of the Christian community who are suffering from fear at this time.

4. Make sure Covid-19 is not your only - or even primary - topic of conversation.

5. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. He loves you far more than you can ever imagine.

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