Do Not Be Afraid
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I was reading a prediction of what the death rate can be in South Africa based on how China and Italy death rate was/is and I rejected it immediately because the number was in thousands. Why will people instil fear into others all in the name of researching/predicting?
I heard the prediction of that of Nigeria and so many things be it true or false. What a devil handy work.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind - 2Timithy 1:7 (from the Bible) and the opposite of what God gave to us is what satan is using people around to spread; fear.
The main reason why I am putting this down is to encourage you not to allow the devil to have its way in your life through the prediction, government doings, uncomfortable circumstances, and so many things that might arise around you.
Stay strong and positive, seek for the face of God and don't be distracted with the worldly things. Be informed but not disturbed.
I heard of the donations from China to Africa and the things that might happen, positively or negatively and the first thing that came to my mind was for the government to do a laboratory test on the medical aids materials and everything that was being given. Days after then, I heard a recording that it was after some countries (mainly Italy) received the donation of face mask and vaccines from China that the infection and death rate increases. I want to believe you have heard of Italy predicament already.
I read in the #new that in the US, 80,000 people were infected within 24 hours after most people are practising social distancing and so many cases in the Europian, Asian, and other countries. How come?
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour - 1 Peter 5:8
Let us be vigilant, the African governments should not just accept support because it will help out but to do their thorough investigations so that they won't put the citizens in danger and the total collapsing of the economy of the country especially in countries that are not really stable like Nigeria.
If you are not having the virus, you don't have to cover your nose with a face mask as the virus is not airborne. It is more dangerous to use a mask as most people are not following the rules of using it. Once you can practise social distancing and proper hygiene by washing your hand, and avoid rubbing your face, then you will be fine by God's grace.
Staying in-door will not kill you, it will only help you though I understand some situations whereby some people in some countries cannot store up perishables and some did not have much hope of feeding themselves and their families. This is the time to show/share love as well. Remember those around you that you know are in need and give out safely. Believe in God for all your supplies and he will do it. Only if you believe.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19
This time, you should use it to move closer to God and study/meditate in the Word of God and grow your spiritual life for the battle ahead and the present battle.
Don't think it will be all over after covid-19 because satan is preparing its strategies for the end time. This is the time to prepare yourself spiritually for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
...Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. - Luke 21:10-11
Don't play around and or fill your time with things that did not glorify God rather glorify God in
studying the word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17),
living in harmony with all people (1 Peter 3:8-17),
purging your heart from all filthiness (2 Corinthians 7:1), praying without season (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and
keep waiting for the coming of The Lord Jesus (2 Peter 3:11-12).
I think I will have to stop here as most people might not be able to read further but remember that God will abide with you if you abide in him and if you have not given your life to Christ, this is the time to do so. Don't delay it, "taste and see that the Lord is good". He is always ready to accept you before it's too late.
It is well with you and our homes and nations.
Thanks for reading and kindly share with others so that they can be blessed.
Stay in God
Olotu Oluwaseyi Odumeso.