The current Coronavirus scare has pointed out a number of areas in which we have been complacent as a nation for a long time. We have really never been adequately prepared for a major health emergency which could impact millions of people, a loss of electrical power, failure of our communication system, or any number of other possible catastrophic situations.
I think our President and health officials have responded well to the current situation, making decisions that never had to be made by past Presidents or medical professionals and others charged with the national welfare. Our health system was not prepared for the current emergency and became quickly overwhelmed. Our financial markets were not prepared for such a rapid decline, unprecedented in our history, and could have done more to calm the fear which still exists. Businesses, schools, local governments and "experts"in all disciplines have been stretched to new levels of action.
We will do better in the future based on what we are now learning, but we must all stay calm, not fall prey to those who are looking to capitalize on our anxiety and cause us to make poor decisions which could jeopardize us wealth wise, emotionally or financially. Of one thing I am sure.........God was not surprised by this whole event, and He will use it, ultimately, for our good and His glory.
As written long ago in Joshua 1:9......"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go". Be prepared and stay prepared.
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