First, as Christ-followers, we need to remember that our God is a “refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble” (Ps. 46:1). God has not given us a spirit of fear. Then, we should not panic. Additionally, we need to take necessary precautions. Last but not least, don’t do anything knowingly that would put anyone else at risk. As Christ-followers, we must always remember and have in our consciousness the Lord Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor as yourself”.
Following the ideas of a shortened version of the original article from Dr. Richard Land of Christianpost.com, next, we need to pray for all those who have been infected, those who will be, and for their families. We need to pray for God to deliver the world from this menace to human health and well-being.
We need to pray for wisdom, guidance, and protection for our national, state and local leaders. We should not panic. Our Heavenly Father is still the all-knowing, ever-present, omnipotent God.
Third, we need to take necessary precautions. Listen to the medical experts. Be informed, sensitive, and wise in the way we approach this pandemic. In fact, not to do so would be to commit the sin of presumption.
Fourth, don’t do anything knowingly that would put anyone else at risk. Seek to help those who need help coping with the aftermath of having the virus or having been exposed to it.
