Proper Christian Realization and Response to the Outbreak of Pandemics

In the outbreak of pandemics such as COVID-19, what should Christian believers realize? And what should be our attitude response? On March 12, 2020 the president of the Philippines announced to place the entire Metro Manila under community quarantine as a response to the rise of COVID-19 infections in the country. The entire National Capital Region was essentially placed in a lockdown, with suspension of schools and many non-essential public activities, and mass gatherings prohibited. On March 13, the Full-time Training in Malabon decided to temporarily suspend the training and arranged to send the trainees home within a window of 24 hours. While a feeling of fear and panic ensued among the general populace, we Christians must realize that we have a different view of such events, and must react according to how God wants to move in this age. This message was given to the full-time trainees just before they were sent home as a reminder on how we can continue to live with the full enjoyment of the Lord's promised provision, and on how we can cooperate with God though prayers, intercessions, the preaching of gospel, and the living out of the life of Christ to be channels of supply to the seekers in the world. May we all find enlightenment and encouragement in our Lord Jesus Christ and through His Word during this troubled times, that we may continue to grow as His many duplication for the building up of His Body and the bringing forth of the New Man.