Wuhan Coronavirus, Wars and Rumours of Wars, Men’s Hearts Failing

In the last little while many Christians have been commenting on the Wuhan Coronavirus, and even some conspiracy theories regarding all sorts of situations which I won’t repeat.  Bluntly this means some believers’ focus is way off.

Matthew 24 tells of wars, rumours of wars, pestilences, earthquakes, lawlessness, and deception.
It is obvious that these things are happening, and time is short. The key to navigating all of these things is in Jesus’ words in verse Matthew 24:6 ‘See that you are not troubled’.

Also Luke 21 speaks of the end times. We need to especially focus on Luke 21:28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.

Jesus gives us a key to life in John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace (Shalom). In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
We must live in the truth of Jesus’ words.

All of the bad things that are happening in the world (and especially wild rumours i.e. conspiracy theories etc.) bring fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). FUD is not the fruit of the spirit!
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Let’s apply this verse to overcome FUD.

We must not focus on the things happening as much as we should be lifting up the name of the Lord, worshipping Him, praying for one another in love, and preaching the gospel of His Kingdom.  Psalm 100 As we enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise we will see His salvation.

Let’s pray for our Chinese brothers and sisters, many of whom have been praying for Australia in regards the drought and fires, the following verses:
Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty… My God, in Him I will trust.
Psalm 91:9-10 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.

We declare our love and the love of the Lord over our Chinese family and all affected by the virus. We pray that through these situations people will turn to the Lord and find Him and His salvation.  We humbly ask for healing of the people and the nations.

Update: Christian Family in Wuhan report that persecution has reduced and there is an increased ability to share the Gospel due to the virus.

Thank you God our Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for all your gracious blessings. We look to You the Author and Finisher of our faith for all strength, life, Shalom peace in the mighty and wonderful name of Jesus.

Amen!

Here is a video from our Chinese family in Wuhan: