“This is the day that the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  Psalm 118:24
 
For many days now the news has been continuous with information concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We all know this is a very serious situation.  And we have been directed to follow certain protocol to stem the number of cases here in the United States and to keep us safe.  As God’s children we seek His wisdom and directions. 
 
For those who trust in, rely on and cling to the Lord, His word says, ‘rejoice’.  We know that it is to Believers He is speaking as we see in Psalm 5:11,
“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;
Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; 
Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You.” 
And,
“Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous;
And shout for joy all you upright in heart!”  Psalm 32:11
 
This verse is followed up with Psalm 33:1,
“Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!
For praise from the upright is beautiful.”
 
Our opening verse tells us that we have ‘this day’!  That being the case, we leave the past in the past.  All the would’ves, could’ves, should’ve are left there.  Concerning the past, present and future the Apostle Paul gives us a good example to follow.  Actually it is a exhortation to know Christ!
 
Philippians 3:10-14  (Read the whole passage.)
“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection.”  Vs. 10
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on,
that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.
Vs. 12
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do,
forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,  Vs. 13
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Vs. 14
 
Then Paul appeals to all Believers:
“Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.  Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.”  Philippians 3:15-16
 
The Apostle Peter puts it this way in 2 Peter 3:18,
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
 
As we are to press on, we must do the good works that God has planned for each of us ‘this day’!  There are no shortcuts in our walk, We are on a journey and each day brings us one day closer to seeing our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus face to face. 
 
The Lord Himself tells us in Matthew 6:19-21,
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” 
 
This is the day to rejoice and be glad for our Lord is in control and we have our precious Holy Spirit to lead and guide us into all truth.
 
As for fear or anxiousness Philippians 4:6 tells us,
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
 
Jesus. Himself, has said,
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.
So we may boldly say;
‘The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?’”  Hebrews 13:5-6
 
Thank you Lord for our safe keeping in You.  And may this present emergency that the people of the world are experiencing cause hearts to turn 
for salvation in Christ Jesus, the one only Savior.  May You Mighty God be glorified in all that belongs to You.  Amen