We are in tough and trying times, aren’t we. It goes without saying the health of the world has been impacted by a virus. This virus has attacked not only the physical health of the world, but its financial, social, mental, relational and you name it.

And what makes matters worse is the spread of this virus is so rapid and widespread it is hard to remember what one’s days were like before the virus of 2020? You notice that, too?

And to tell you the truth, the news doesn’t help the memory of better days much, does it?

And it doesn’t matter what media you have, you will hear and read the same things said how the daily lives of the whole world is changing because of this virus.

I can see that happening, particularly here where I am. And I am sure you can say the same about where you are. Be it in the US or any where else in the world: its not hard to imagine how something as small as a virus would be the cause for such worldwide concern and panic.

That is especially so when one sees the deadly result of the effects of the virus which gives one the appearance there is no way to stop its spread.

Very concerning indeed, isn’t it?.

The SEE of COVID-19

The day that COVID-19 outbreak was announced it became as a day akin to 09.11.01 and 01.28.86 or any other day of great significance. What those days and any others like it have in common are they are each a Significant Emotional Event which was the cause for great fear and trepidation in the lives of those who lived to witness it.

The reason I say that is because beyond that day of the significant emotional event – (and that day can be any significant day of change you have experienced) – there was a feeling of mounting fear and agitation of what more could happen beyond that day.

The impact of such a day on the individual is case by case. But it can be said because of its dramatic change to one’s status quo the initial impact can be devastating in many untold ways. And when you couple that to the ensuing days, you can see how it can be damaging to the well-being of many, in many ways.

The Challenge of COVID-19

Every world crisis has its terrain changing challenges, don’t they? And this challenge we are facing today is not different. Many commented on and have seen the emerging of growing tension of getting to close to anyone. They even have a name for it – Social Distancing

One of the casualties of Social Distancing is Social Closeness. Every culture has its comfort zone. And this virus has dramatically changed the size, scope and span of that zone, hasn’t it?

What this virus outbreak has essentially done has changed the manner in which we interact within ourselves and towards others – by increasing the distance of our closeness.

And what that brings with it is an every increasing level of stress. Mostly because the catalytic cause of the stress is unseen by the naked eye but the impact is expressed in insufferable ways.

And because of this growing stress many are suffering from –

Bouts of fear and worry concerning one’s own health and the health of one’s loved ones

Changes in sleep or eating patterns

Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Worsening of chronic health problems

Increased abuse of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

And because of that – be it inwardly and/or outwardly – there is a growing cry for relief from this thing which is causing worldwide – pangs of fear and anxiety.

And sadly to say there are many who may not know where such help will come from.

But I know and would like to offer you, not only a direction to look in but a person to look to whom I know has the relief bringing answer to the prevailing question –

Who will save us from this devastating calamity?

Who will help us in our dire time of need?

Our Help Comes From the Lord

A Song of Ascents. I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? 2 My help [comes] from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NASB

There are not shortages of information that will tell one how to overcome the challenges we all are facing with this virus. And all of the information taken for what its worth – because most is laced with fake news – has to be taken with a grain of salt.

But there is one source of good news you can 100% rely on and that is what Psalms 121:1-2 brings.

The good news is this: set your sight not on the things – virus or any other stress bringing malady – that are going on around you. But set your sight on the One that will deliver you from everything that is going on around you.

Look to the Lord for your help.

Why? Because he is your keeper. Because He is God and he does not sleep nor slumber – is what the bible says.

By placing and keeping your trust in him – you will have access to his His promises to keep you –

in perfect peace

safe from all harm

hidden from your enemies

close to him

God through Christ Jesus will deliver us

How do you think God can do that? I’m glad you asked.

He keeps and takes care of us that through Christ Jesus. He promised to do the for everyone who has accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior because in Christ there is salvation for everyone.

If you have not accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior – He has authorized me to offer you that opportunity today – by asking you this questions: will you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, today?

To do so is very simple. The bible says this:

[Rom 10:8-10 NASB] 8 But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”–that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus [as] Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Romans 10:8-10 What that means to you is this – when you confess with your mouth – by saying what you believe in your heart: I believe Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I believe that he was crucified, died and was buried for my sins. And God raised him on the third day for my Salvation. I believe I have been saved unto salvation. And if you said that because you believe that – then you are saved. Welcome to the family. You can let me know the testimony of your salvation by sending me an email to elderrlp@gmail.com RE: I’m Saved. I look forward to hearing your testimony.