April 2020

Pastor’s Corner

WIN-Seattle

April 2020

FAITH and FEAR in the time of COVID-19

     But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.

(Matt. 8:26 NKJV)

In one of our recent bible studies, Pastor Jonathan Pokluda (Overcoming Anxiety during COVID-19) said something that stood out for me: “Whatever you feed grows.” He was referring to a choice we make daily… whether to feed our Fears or to feed our Faith.

This pandemic serves to either grow your fears or grow your faith. How you are processing the onslaught of news, facts and restrictions… the isolation because of social distancing precautions… the concerns over economic downturns and losses – all contributing to growing your Fear or Faith – depending on which one you feed today!

Let Jesus – the One whose Resurrection we celebrate this month – speak Life and Power that feeds your Faith today! Pray to Him, read His Word… sing songs and hymns and spiritual songs, make music in your heart to Him – use available technology to connect and “fellowship” with like-minded Christ-followers a Feed your Faith in Jesus!

So if you’re reading this today… with the threat of COVID-19 surrounding you… the anxiety of the times… the uncertainty of the future… the FEAR of DEATH brought about by this dreaded virus… Let Jesus SPEAK TO YOUR FEARS – and let His Peace, the peace that “surpasses all understanding” guard your heart and mind today! Let Him speak calm and assurance – let Him speak to the winds and the waves!

Make it a great day!

Pastor Vino