But I have to say, If I was, I would be drinking Corona with that nice lime slice! Consumption of the adult beverage has dropped since the onset of the Coronavirus, Covid19. Really? And what is with the “run” on toilet paper? I guess we can do a lot of crazy things when we panic.
Now don’t get me wrong, the Coronavirus is a serious situation. I have ALWAYS been a fan of good hygiene, covering the cough and sneeze, etc. Unfortunately this does not go without saying. I keep hearing the message of common sense measures, but the message keeps spinning into a panic mode. Panic. Fear.
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus encountered a situation of panic and fear. Jarius’ daughter was now dead. And those packed into the scene overheard Jesus say to Jarius. “Fear is useless; what is needed is trust.”
We trust in so much more than a virus. We trust in a Savior. Again, don’t get me wrong. I am not suggesting that you do nothing! I am suggesting do what is suggested and TRUST in the one who is truly in control. Fear is useless. Has panic helped anything? Has doubt ever really pointed you in the right direction?
No, fear, panic, doubt is useless. What is needed is trust! (and for God sakes, wash your hands!) “Fear is useless; what is needed is trust.” (Luke 8: 50; Mark 5: 36)
