God Is In Charge神永远掌权
Shared by Sis Teo Giok Lai
Translated by Sis Charis Ong
A year and a half have passed since the first case of Covid-19 infection appeared in Singapore. It has brought about a massive impact and changes in lifestyles and habits. All that should have been become unpredictable. In a bid to curb the spread of the virus in the community, the government introduced different phases of lockdown. Routines were shaken up, panic and unrest set in. At the news of the implementation of the Circuit Breaker, many rushed to the supermarkets to stockpile grocery items - even the toilet papers went out of stock. A new norm is taking shape and hot topics of discussion went from having you bought your masks? to have you received vaccination yet?
Being Christian, what kind of mentality should we have when facing such a circumstance?
We are thankful that we believe in a God who is resurrected from the dead. He has declared victory over death. He is our God who will surely protect, watch over and heal us. At this point in time, God alone is our Help, Comfort, Encouragement and the one to rely on.
The Bible says: God’s grace is sufficient for us, His power is made perfect in our weakness; all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. Though we do not know when will this epidemic end, we know that the God who loves us is still in charge of our lives. Let us lean upon the God who gives us the strength to face this challenge. Experience God’s peace and joy in this storm and live a blessed life that has hope and assurance in God.
文:张玉莱姐妹
自从去年一月我国出现了第一例的冠状病毒至今已经一年半了，人们的生活习惯有了很大的影响与转变，一切大家以为理所当然的事变得无法预料。政府为了阻止病毒在社区的扩散制定了不同阶段的阻断措施。人们的生活秩序一下子被打乱了，甚至也带来了恐慌不安, 大家一听到消息都跑到超市去抢购食物，甚至厕纸也被抢购一空。人们的生活习惯都有了新常态，话题从你买到口罩了吗？到注射疫苗了吗?
身为基督徒的我们要以什么样的心态来面对这样的情况？
感谢主，我们所信的是一位死而复活的神，祂胜过死亡，祂是我们的神，祂必保护看顾医治我们。在这时刻神的话是我们唯一的帮助、依靠、安慰和鼓励。
圣经说：神的恩典够我们用，祂的能力在我们软弱的时候更显得完全；万事都互相效力叫爱神的人得益处。虽然我们不知道这次的疫情会到什么时候结束，但知道爱我们神仍然掌管着我们的生命，让我们靠着那加给我们力量的坦然地面对这一切。在风浪中去经历神的平安和喜乐，过一个有把握、有盼望的蒙福人生。