Hope When Times Are Hopeless!

In recent weeks, the Coronavirus world pandemic has brought much pain, suffering, and death to people all over the world. The effect of this tumultuous invasion is life-altering. Never in our lifetime have we experienced anything of this magnitude and will carry the memory of the devastating loss of life and the magnitude of suffering as long as we live. Recovery both physically and emotionally will cover a great expanse of time.

Now, we are being informed that our present crisis will get worse before it gets better. And, that it may return in the fall. It appears that all our human energy and effort are being utilized to fight this highly infectious virus. And still the projection of loss of life is staggering!

So, where is hope for intervention and recovery from this devastation and suffering? People can only do so much and go so far. Doctors can treat the sick to the best of their ability but they don’t have all the answers. People can offer comfort and empathy. They can assist in the recovery of material losses! However, the ultimate healing of the body and emotional trauma must come from a presence greater than man and greater than the devastating event. That presence is the delivering and restoring power of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is our only Hope in the midst of such mind-numbing calamity!

The storms will continue to rage. They will continue to take their toll on both the body and mind. They will become more intense before they are concluded and all human ingenuity and effort cannot contain them. Only Divine intervention can change their course. 

2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Hope When Times Are Hopeless! (continued)