Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.”
Right after His resurrection, Jesus gave this command to the disciples – to go into all nations and be disciple-makers. But the disciples stayed huddled up with each other where it was safe! God allowed widespread persecution of the church to scatter the believers into all the nations so that the message of Jesus Christ could be spread around the world. God takes what the enemy intends for evil, including pandemics and persecution, and He always uses it for good.
Respond in Prayer
How have you seen good come from this pandemic? Have you personally become more reliant on God? Recognized the reality of your lack of control? Been stripped of idols you didn’t recognize you had? Pause now to acknowledge you gratitude to God for His great love for you in exposing these things. Ask Him for breakthrough in your life and in the lives of those around you!
For Families with Kids at Home
Today as a family, ask your kids what they’re grateful for right now. Share with your kids what you’re grateful for, and pray together that God would make your family stronger and more reliant on Jesus than ever before.