A Christian Response to the Coronavirus

By Bobby Baker in thoughts, todays events on March 19, 2020

We find ourselves in the midst of the corona virus ‘scare’. As Christians, how should we respond?

I have seen many posts and videos online by various folks concerning this perceived threat. What concerns me most are videos and posts created by those who claim to be among God’s elect. If they are among the elect, I am greatly disturbed. Did I miss something? Has God abdicated His throne? Has God met a virus He has no control over?

I ask these questions because I see and hear a “distinct tone” from those who claim to be of God. Like a funeral director standing and saying, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today….”.

Is this virus a real threat? I do not personally believe it is, but I could very well be wrong. What I do know for certain is this…we do not need to be afraid. As believers we need not let our hearts be troubled. Read Romans 8:35-39.

Are you afraid of death? If so, you have a bigger issue than the corona virus. Our Savior has conquered death. “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

“Where O death, is your victory?” “Where O death, is your sting?” (1 Corin. 15:55).

Do not misunderstand me. No person with a healthy mind wants to die. But death is a reality. Pastor Kevin DeYoung puts it this way, “No virus can change the number of days that God has written in his book for us. No virus can make the word of God untrue. No virus can undo the work of Christ on the cross. No virus can change the fact that through Jesus we have a Father in heaven who cares for us.”

There should be a stark contrast between the believer and non-believer. In all of this mess going on I do not see that contrast. There is nothing for we who belong to God to fear. Now, for those that have not believed on the Lord Jesus…you need to be afraid. But believe me, this ‘virus’ is the least of your worries. More on that later…