Finding Comfort In Hazardous Times
Our God is a God of comfort to all who trust in Him. When life is troublesome, God invites us to draw near to Him, trust that He sees everything, and acts on our behalf. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused much fear throughout the world and much suffering has been caused by the restrictions imposed by world governments. God oversees it all and this is a time to seek His comfort and guidance as we endure the pandemic and the impact on each of our lives.
You who sit down in the High God’s presence, spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow, Say this: “God, you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!” That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards. His huge outstretched arms protect you—under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm. Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night, not flying arrows in the day, not disease that prowls through the darkness, not disaster that erupts at high noon. Even though others succumb all around, drop like flies right and left, no harm will even graze you. (Psalm 91:1-7 MSG)
he only way one can be in anyone’s shadow is when the other person is close by. When we draw near to God, He promises to draw near to us. The above Psalm lists numerous ways God will protect us when we are walking in His ways. This does not mean we can ignore the preventative measures implemented by the leadership of our countries. In His word God tells us to obey our leaders except when to do so would cause us to disobey God’s principles.
When God’s people take refuge in His shadow, His unfailing love and comfort will be evident in each circumstance they encounter. We have this hope within us: if God is for us, who can be against us?
You have kept my command to remain strong in the faith no matter what happens. So I will keep you from the time of suffering. That time is going to come to the whole world. It will test those who live on the earth. (Revelation 3:10 NIRV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, May I always seek refuge in Your shadow and be aware of Your outstretched arms to protect me in every circumstance of my life. Amen
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