All tagged pandemic

Even during Pandemic, Victory over Death is Trustworthy and True

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Victory over Death

In this time of pandemic we have had our eyes fixed dramatically on dying, and many of us have watched as our loved ones have wasted away until death finally claimed them, and they were committed to the ground. Some of us are mortally struggling for our own lives right now, but although the prospect of recovering our health might often seem bleak, take heart, because as Christians, we have already won victory over death in Christ... not bodily, but eternally in our inner spiritual selves. Each day as our health dwindles away, the eyes of our soul are opened wider to our faith, and the peace of God draws nearer.

Having Trust not Fear when facing hardships and death

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Trust , Fear Not

How can we not trust in the love and protection of God, who sent His only begotten Son to the cross to save us from sin, and death? When we are faced with calamity we should not fear, but know instead that if we pray in the name of Jesus for God’s help He will release His heavenly armies, who stand at the ready to aid us, or touch us with His healing hand... out of His mercy and grace. Do we call out to Him as we should? Do we trust in him to the same extent that we love Him; with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength?

Fear Not in the face of Pandemic, and maintain your Hope always

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Pandemic , Fear

Fearing for our lives, this is an appropriate topic for discussion in this time of pandemic. Although it is good to do the things that will lessen our probability of catching the virus, like wearing a mask, washing our hands, and maintaining a good social distance from one another, it is even more appropriate that we not panic in the face of it. This is a terrible virus, but what is more horrific is losing our hope, and giving in to fear as our illness runs its course. God is with us, and for us, but our fear can work against us to thwart our faith.

The Pandemic’s Last Ditch effort to Defeat our Hope, and Faith

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Standing Firm in Faith,

We are facing a resurgence of the pandemic, a setback in the delivery of a vaccine, and more bad news being pumped into our homes each day; is this shaking you? Are you allowing a feeling of hopelessness to overtake you just as the sun is about to rise? Don’t let this last ditch effort to rattle you, by bringing fear and discouragement, destroy your faith.

Gathering Together in Heaven Repeatedly

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Gathering

In this time of continued pandemic we often think that it has become difficult to gather together to pray and worship, but the truth is that, other than seeing each other’s faces, it is no more difficult. Over the thousands of years since creation, We have become accustomed to gathering bodily in synagogues, churches, and other places, but our true place of prayer and worship is always before the throne of God, and Jesus Christ.