C.O.V.I.D. 911

Last Thursday, the Queen Esther discipleship ministry of The First Baptist Church of Glen Arden ended our Spring session. At the end of each session, the classes are required to complete a group project on what they learned during the class and present it to all of the classes. Due to the pandemic, we have been meeting virtually and needless to say there was some concern on how we would do the presentations or if we would even have them at all. Nevertheless, the ladies tapped into their creativity and came up with inspiring videos to share what they had learned. One of the classes titled their presentation COVID 911. As I was seeking God about what to write this week for the blog, he reminded me of their presentation. During the presentation, one lady played the role of an operator answering the ringing phone by stating “COVID 911 what’s your emergency, and the other lady would then give her dilemma based on an issue experienced by one of the women in the bible that was covered in the class The operator would then respond with a solution, using a scripture. They closed the presentation explaining the acronym for COVID, which is what I want to share with you today.

This acronym reminds us that when we have an emergency, or we’re distressed all we need to do is tap into the anointing of Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 says to cast our cares on Him, because he cares for us. We can take comfort in knowing that at the name of Jesus everything must bow (Philippians 2:10). So, whether you’re dealing with financial, physical, mental, emotional, marital distress, begin to call on the name of Jesus. Cast that distress upon Him and receive his peace.

The word “offers” reminds us that we have to accept the offer presented by way of the anointing. You see Christ isn’t the last name of Jesus but means the anointing and the anointed one. Jesus is the anointed one that offers us a life of victory, by way of His anointing. In order to receive this, we must accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. In other words, we have to believe that he is the son of God, that he died, was buried and is resurrected. We accept the offer of salvation when we confess with our mouth and believe with our heart, according to Romans 10:9-10. Are you experiencing distress? Do you feel like victory is nowhere in sight? If you haven’t already, today is a good day to invite Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior. You may not experience instantaneous victory, but you will be positioned to receive wisdom that will allow you to experience victory. Maybe you’re already saved, but at this very moment you’re distressed. Perhaps you’ve lost your job, or even a loved one to the virus. Now is the time to accept the offer to tap into the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Increase your prayer and study time and allow Him to sustain you and give you revelation knowledge that will lead you to victory.

Victory is defined as:

· a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war

Immediately I’m reminded of the scripture in 2 Corinthians 2:14 that tells us we always triumph through Christ. It is the anointing that always causes us to win!

The word “in” lets us know that at that very moment of distress we have the ability to be victorious. How you may ask? The way we respond and what we say out of our mouth will determine the manifestation of our victory. Also, because our lives our hid in Christ, the anointing is present to lead us into victory.

Distress is defined as:

· great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble

· a state of extreme necessity or misfortune.

This pandemic has surely left many people in a state of distress. Job loss, business closures, as well as sickness and even death has taken its toll on the world. Although this has taken the world by surprise, God was not caught off guard. He is simply saying to us all, to draw near to Him in this time. He will supply our every need. All we have to do is trust Him. So, if you’re feeling distressed, make a 911 call to Jesus and remember Christ Offers Victory In Distress. Until next week…

Be blessed, but first comes obedience!

Rev. Robin