2nd Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
Covid was a dry run where we our comfort zone was disturbed, when churches were shuttered suddenly, and when life as we previously knew it, was turned upside down. During that practice run, over seven thousand churches across America were forced into insolvency, and as a result had to close their doors permanently.
Choir practice had to be halted, Pathfinders had to be suspended, and the one, on one fellowship and interaction individuals had become accustomed to over the years was now put on hold. Nurses were placed under severe strain, and very many left the industry for good, because the stresses that Covid brought seemed too great for some to bear.
But someway, somehow, the Bible is saying that we must endure hardness as good soldiers of the Cross, and therefore the logical question will be: How can we maintain our balance and equilibrium when our comfort zone is disturbed? To answer this question, we must now turn to the example of Paul, the very person who penned our first passage, encouraging us to endure hardness as good soldiers of the Cross.
2nd Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!