This post was written by Doug McDaniel, a former pastor and current BCC counselor. He counsels in our Northwest Indiana offices and online via Skype.
“Why do you say, O Jacob, And speak, O Israel: My way is hidden from the LORD, And my just claim is passed over by my God.” – These words from Isaiah 40:27 are describing the reality of God’s chosen people while in painful captivity in Babylon. Their way of life had been disrupted, their temple had been destroyed, and they had been uprooted and placed in a strange environment. Nothing was the same. Life had been made uncertain. Where was God?
Today, amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, our lives have been made uncertain. Everything has changed: what was normal is not anymore; we isolate and avoid gathering; we wear masks and keep a safe distance from everyone. For some, it is not unusual to wonder if God is aware, or if He cares to respond.
When life becomes unpredictable, we may be tempted towards despair. The awareness of our difficulties may hinder us in our awareness of God. What we are aware of is our own estate, and we look towards ourselves for help.
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