In a recent article in the Huffington Post, the writers warned
that a mutant strain of E.
coli, resistant to even the toughest antibiotics, has been discovered
and their fear was that a gene called “mcr-1” could spread to other bacteria
and make them indestructible to any known antibiotics. As if that were not enough, “Contained,” a
limited series TV show about a city trying to contain a virus outbreak, debuted
in May 2016. It seems that we cannot get
away from reports of that terror even in our entertainment.
But Jesus, in the Bible, tells us not to let reports of scary
things trouble us (John 14:27). He tells
us further, that we are not to be afraid of the night terrors, daily weapons,
various diseases, or sundry disasters (Psalm 91:5-7). This does not mean that we can foolishly go
into danger, disease, or destruction, but we have His blessed assurance that He
will be with us.
In spite of challenges around us, they will not reach their goal
because of His presence (Isaiah
43:2). He goes on to say that He would rescue us, protect, cover and
shelter us (Psalm 91:3, 4). We thank God
for our awesome health system, but we can look to Him for our protection (2
Chronicles 20:12)
We know that the media has a responsibility to report all of the
facts that may impact us, but we can focus on the higher truth. In spite of the superbugs, the biological
terrorists, or accidental disasters, we can simply be confident in our Saviour
that holds us, keeps us, and safeguards us.
John 14:27
New Living Translation (NLT)
New Living Translation (NLT)
27 “I
am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a
gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Psalm 91:3-7
New Living Translation (NLT)
New Living Translation (NLT)
3 For
he will rescue you from every trap and
protect you from deadly disease.
4 He
will cover you with his feathers. He
will shelter you with his wings. His
faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do
not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do
not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though
a thousand fall at your side, though
ten thousand are dying around you, these
evils will not touch you.
Isaiah 43:2
New Living Translation (NLT)
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 When you go through deep waters, I will be
with you.
When you go
through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.
When you
walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will
not consume you.
2 Chronicles
20:12
New Living Translation (NLT)
12
O our God, won't you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that
is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for
help."
