March 16, 2020 (Monday)
I have been thinking about the invisible world–at least invisible to us humans. The spread of a virus around the world is now been officially designated as a pandemic. We have no doubts that it exists, but our human eyes cannot see it.
This realization got me to thinking about solid matter like gold and silver that we can see. All the elements that make up this world, including our bodies, are made up of atoms, which in turn are made up of electrons, protons and neutrons, all of which are invisible to our human eyes.
And the computer that I am using right now to compose this blog operates on machine language, which is nothing more than electronic pulses arranged in a pattern that tells the machine what to do.
All these basic components of life cannot be seen by our human eyes, but we all know they exist.
Jesus gave us the illustration of the wind. It blows whether we like it or not, whether we believe in it or not, even though we cannot see it. We can only see its effects. Jesus used that illustration to show us that the work of the Spirit in our life is real, even though we cannot see Him.
“..You greatly rejoice..that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:5-9 NKJV). “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all..” (Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV).
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the corona virus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday declared coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, a statewide public health disaster as the virus continues to spread. As of Friday Texas had 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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