The coronavirus is a world-wide fact.  Because of public health issues, we are experiencing isolation.  Be on guard!  Are you living in fear?  Or is your faith in the living God becoming stronger? 

From a health point-of-view, it makes sense to stay away from large crowds. 
From a healthy spiritual view point… we need to experience innovative ways to encourage each other.

Faith
What we are to remember: God is opposed to pride.  When we yield to Him, when we consciously humble ourselves before Him, we are given His grace.  1 Peter 5:5

When we yield to the Almighty God, we are being accountable to Him.  And wonder of wonders, He will “exalt you at the proper time.”  1 Peter 5:6

The Lord God asks you, no He actually tells you, to give all your anxieties and fears to Him.  Why?  Because He loves you!  He cares deeply for you!   1 Peter 5:7

Fear
Coronavirus, economies of each country, food and medical supplies – fears without number, anxieties, stress, what is God’s direction for us? 

1 Peter 5:7 NASB “casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
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Red Flag alert!
Our adversary, the devil, is active and prowling around like a roaring lion – seeking people in isolation, seeking individuals to devour.

What to do?  What to do?  God tells us.
“But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.”  NASB 1 Peter 5:9

You are not alone in this world-wide emergency.  Others are experiencing the same things!
You are not alone in this world-wide emergency.  God is still God. He is still available to you.

~ Take it to heart ~

Be proactive.
Be exercising your faith in the living God. He is with you in this time.  He has not forgotten you!
Be aware others are suffering in the same way you are.

God’s solution for this time of fear:
“casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NASB

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