A calm faith

How we live during this pandemic says a lot about our faith. Do we panic? Are we easily swayed by the latest tweet, post or news media update?  Are we led by social media or God's Word?

Many know these verses, but have we considered them during theses days of fake news, sensationalism, and political jargon?

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.(Ephesians 6:10-13)

We believers can learn some powerful truths to build our faith during these trying times and togetherness to a lost world craving Truth! We see how quickly the world can be brought to hysteria by the news media. Is there any doubt that the Antichrist will be able to control the entire world when he comes? This pandemic has been similar to a “dry run” just to see what works and what doesn’t work. To learn that Satan’s entire army of angels is indeed working to that end you only have to read Scripture.

We can also be assured that God is in the throne and allow others to see it by now we live. Worse things are to come. Can you imagine how terrible it will be after the Rapture occurs and the Tribulational period begins? Sin is the cause of evil and disease in the world, but Christ died to save us from its power and penalty. This is what we need to teach and model. Others will be drawn to Christ by a calm faith and a non-dramatic response.