Has the turmoil and uncertainty of the world and in the world today rocked you to your very core? Are you feeling scared for the future, possibly alone, forgotten, and hopeless? Or is your mind filled with questions and concerns for what appears to be the new normal? Do you feel as though your faith is being strengthened, or is it being tested instead? Have steps been taken by your country to minimize exposure to COVID-19, that have isolated you from physical Sabbath day observance, (regardless of what day of the week this is)? Can you see the hand of the Lord in your life daily, or does it feel like your faith’s being placed on trial? Do you feel that it’s challenged to the point where you no longer know what you believe, or even whether you still believe? The Providence of Pandemics: Biblical Reflections on the Greater Plan in Trying Times has been written with YOU in mind. It’s meant as a reminder that the Lord is in control of the lives of His children, even when we feel we’re at our lowest point. It’s usually at these times when He’s closest to us. This is when His hand is stretched towards us, just waiting for us to take hold of it, like Peter began sinking the moment he doubted, and the Savior reached for him when he felt all hope was lost. The Savior called him, and all that Peter needed to do was reach up and take the extended Hand of the Lord. https://ibb.co/Fgmf4mL
“God uses trials to shape us into the type of people we have to be in order to fully enjoy
the future opportunities He has prepared for us.”
– Hank Smith
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