AntiVirus: How To Face These Days Without FearSample

When I found myself in an armed robbery with my daughter lying next to me, fear launched a full-scale attack in my life. Fear can burst onto the scene or grow slowly in one’s life. With the Coronavirus, it spread rapidly throughout the world. You might feel alone or anxious, but take heart, you do not need to fear bad news because your trust is in the Lord. 

There are a few things that you can do in your life that can make all the difference. When I read Psalm 91, I often imagine myself under these huge wings. In that place, I am safe, and there God provides for me. He offers me wisdom, discernment, rest and protection. How can you abide in the Lord today and apply the understanding He provides?

One of my favorite passages in all of Scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7.

Here the final part of the verse reminds us that God has given us a sound mind. In some versions, it says that He has given us a spirit of self-discipline. In Greek, the transliteration is ‘sōphronismou’. The meaning of this word conveys the thoughts of self-control, self-discipline, sound judgment, and prudence. It leads us to the image of being safe-minded and appropriately acting out God’s will by doing what He calls sound reasoning or sound minded. This speaks of thinking full, clear thoughts and making wise decisions.

You can choose not to give in to fear-mongering, read news from credible sources, and you can pray.

When you read the passages in today’s devotional, ask yourself these questions: What does this tell me about God, and how can I apply it to my life? What is He saying to me?