As it was in the beginning
so shall it be in the end. (Matthew 24:37)
We are not facing
our first crisis in these times neither will we be facing the last one of this and
many generations to come. Yet despite all that is happening around us as the
people of God we rest safely and peacefully in Goshen not as fools but as wise
aware of the times because the days are evil.
Goshen as revealed
in the biblical text occurs in Genesis/Exodus as a place of safety; a space
where the lands of the enemy could not touch Gods chosen people or where the ten
Plagues of Egypt could not enter. Likewise, amidst the current global crisis rested
assured that like the children of Israel in Egypt though you are tested and
tried there is peace during the storm.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye
believe in God, believe also in me. (St. John 14 v 1) Be comforted in this time of crisis
for those around people of God because though the world is in that sort of mode
those that call upon the name of the Lord are at peace knowing our salvation is
in Christ and Christ alone. And as Moses said to the children of Israel stand
still and see the salvation of the Lord; the people of God should be offering
of the same word of encouragement, peace of mind and strength to those around
them.
Even though the
world is in crisis; Christ is…..
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