He Will Carry You

Millions are waking up this morning to a world in crisis. Our lives have been forever changed as the coronavirus marches from nation-to-nation, leaving devastation in its wake. As economies reel from blow after blow and the death toll rises, thousands cry out with David and say, “Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, and horror has overwhelmed me.” (Psalm 55:5 NKJV).

As we strive to protect ourselves, donning masks and distancing ourselves from others, we long for escape. Like David we cry out “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Indeed, I would wander far off, and remain in the wilderness.” (v. 6)

Unfortunately, we cannot just fly away from this crisis and for those of us under “Stay at Home” orders, we’re already getting too much rest. As far as wandering off to the wilderness is concerned, our state and national parks have been closed, so there’s nowhere to go!

So, where can we turn, when there seems to be no place to turn? There is only one safe place – in the arms of Jesus. When “fearfulness and trembling” come upon us, we, like David, must declare, “As for me, I will call upon God, and the Lord will save me.” (Psalm 55:16).

In this time of crisis, “Evening and morning and at noon, I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice.” (v. 17). No matter what worries beset you, what trials come your way, or what diseases taint the air you breathe, if you will but “cast your burden on the Lord…He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” (v. 22).

James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” We may have to practice social distancing, but God never does. Run to His arms today. Give Him your worries and fears, and He will give you His peace, a peace “which surpasses all understanding.” (Philippians 4:7).

This Sabbath morning, instead of checking the latest news on COVID-19 and getting yourself even more upset, “call upon God,” “pray, and cry aloud.…” Take refuge in Him and “no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:10-11).

You can’t stop this virus from spreading, but you can stop your fear from getting worse. Remember “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1). He declares, “I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” (Isaiah 46:4 NIV).

Today, instead of giving into fear, “cast your burden on the Lord”. He’s got this! Rest in His arms today and He will carry you through.