Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
Over the past months since the news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, I have received a lot of text messages that people have sent to me by Whatsapp and Facebook messenger.
Some of these messages contain valuable information about protecting yourself and family against this disease.
Unfortunately, most of these messages are propagating news of an impending doomsday apocalyptic event.
I read one particular article that I received on Whatsapp that claimed to be from a Chinese official with secrets that he is releasing to the public.
He claimed that there is no coronavirus and it is a big cover-up of a more sinister event that is happening.
The actual truth, the man claimed, is a biological agent that was released in the atmosphere by accident.
Consequently, thousands of people in China were exposed to the deadly agent, which first turned the victims into lunatics then slowly disintegrate their bodies.
He claimed that there is no cure and everyone who contracted the disease all died. As a result, thousands of people in China are dead from this plague.
The man went on to claim that he visited a facility that housed the people who have been infected with the deadly agents.
He described terrifying scenes of mentally ill patients screaming and wallowing on the floor in their body fluids while men dressed in black uniforms were beating and degrading the sick people in a sadistic manner.
Then the writer of the article described an inner chamber filled from floor to ceiling with dead bodies.
The tortured sick inmates were forced to drag the dead bodies to a burning inferno where they burned the bodies to provide fuel to run the city.
The scene that the man described was so horrific it was as if he was describing hell itself.
I never usually read these awful pieces of stuff that are forwarding on social media, but somehow I was glued to this long article and could not stop reading until it ended.
The story was horrific, to say the least. Most likely, these kinds of sensational news were created to generate fear and panic.
And, it is working!

Empty toilet paper shelves have become a familiar sight at stores like this Costco in Teterboro, N.J., during the coronavirus pandemic. Credit…Seth Wenig/Associated Press (Source: NY Times)
Evidence of this can be seen in the bare shelves in the supermarket as people are buying and hoarding food and household supplies.
I noticed that the panic shopping began in the USA and then it spread to the rest of the world.
I cannot remember seeing any panic shopping in China where the virus began? Hmm, I wonder why? Maybe you can enlighten me.
Immediately after reading the terrible article on Whatsapp, I felt an inner peace washed over my body and mind.
Then the Lord said to me, “Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.”
I picked up my bible to find the relevant scripture.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:1-3)
The Lord is saying to us,
“Be at peace and do not be perturbed because I am preparing mansions for you in my Father’s house.”
What are these mansions and how can they help us right now in these critical times?
These mansions are not made with hands and are eternal in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1).
In other words, it is a spiritual dwelling place or the secret place of God where you can be sheltered from all the pestilences that the enemy is releasing.
The Lord Jesus Christ said that His people will know where He is going and how to get there.
But some people are doubters, like Thomas, who have to see physical evidence to believe.
They have no idea of the way to this place. So Thomas asked the Lord to show him the way.
Jesus said unto him, I am the way the truth and life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me. (John 14: 6)
If you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour you will know the way to the secret place of God.
Then again there are some Christians who like Phillip, have no spiritual eyesight so they are unable to recognize the Father.
Thus, Phillip asked the Lord to show them the Father. Jesus told Phillip that if you know Him (Jesus) you will know the Father because both of them are one ( John14:9-11).
Yet, there is another set of people who, like Judas (not Iscariot), lack spiritual wisdom and understanding and so they cannot understand how they will know the Father.
So, Judas asked Jesus to explain to them how He will manifest Himself to them and not the world. Below is Jesus’ answer from the Living Bible.
Jesus replied, “Because I will only reveal myself to those who love me and obey me. The Father will love them too, and we will come to them and live with them. (John 14:23TLB)
You see, my friends, when you love and obey the Lord, He will live inside your heart and then you will become the secret place or sanctuary of God.
It is in this secret place you will be sheltered from all the attacks of the enemy.
It is in this place that God will reveal Himself to you alone and the world cannot experience this.
It is a place where you will be comforted by the Holy Spirit.
It is in this secret place of God you will be able to do greater works.
It is in this place you can ask anything in the name of Jesus and He will do it.
It is in this dwelling place of God you will experience the love of God.
When you find the secret place of God you will remain under His wings forever!
Most importantly, in these perilous times, the secret place of God is a special place where you will find peace.
A peace that passes all understanding.
Peace I leave with, my peace I give u to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Colossians 3:15)
Arise and let us enter!
Read: The Truth About Pandemic Diseases
In this time of panic my hope is to show the love of Jesus and be a light
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Praise the Lord. The unknown is what make peope panic more. There is a lot of conflictimg reports coming from the media and lot of coverup from the government we cannot trust them. Our only hope and trust is in God
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Amen, my brother. 😊
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Thank you for sharing these verses!
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You are welcome. God is in control and we just have to continue to trust Him.
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The crazy hoarding started here in the states because too many spoiled Americans feel like they are entitled to whatever they want. the old saying, just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, seems to fit here. I am ashamed of my fellow citizens who feel like they are moire important than anyone else & therefore then “need” 2 years worth of toilet paper. Get a grip people!! — END RANT!!
Your post was perfectly timed to help offset the craziness that surrounds me! THANK YOU!
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You hit the nail on the head. It is because of greed and selfishness why they are grabbing the stuff off the shelf and stockpiling and it is happening all over the world not just in the USA.
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My daughter is having trouble finding toilet paper in Spain too. 😢
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Wow! Sorry to hear. How is she doing?
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She’s coming along. They are on lockdown. She is out of work for a couple of weeks.
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I am sorry to hear about that. I hope the government will compensate the workers that are out of a job. I will remember her in my prayers. We have to continue to pray for each other.
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Thank you so much for your prayers! Praying for your family too. I hope she will be paid too.
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I agree Barb! Lack of love for others causes people to act like this.
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It is not all hoarding and panic buying. I saw a story online of an Amazon seller who before it really his here went around Tennessee buying up masks and hand sanitizer to resell. On the ones he got away with selling he made a huge profit. Amazon I think has banned him. He has left over inventory with nowhere to sell supposedly.
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A lot of people are profiting from the pain and suffering of others and that is so bad. May God have mercy on us. Thank you for sharing.
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I pray for peace in the the turmoil! God is still on the throne! 🙂
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Yea, He is and He will never forsake us. Praise the Lord.
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There are people who are profiting off this entire situation. The media is not shining light on the people who have recover from the Coronavirus. There are people who have overcome it, it is the media’s job to help foster hysteria for ratings.
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So true. I believe the panic and rush to shop was generated by the media. I pray that we will have peace in the midst of this storm. Thank you for sharing.
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God is in control of everything. He will cover us and keep us safe. The enemy’s weapons will not prosper. Thanks Beverley for sharing this! ❤️
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Yes He is. He knows what the enemy is doing and He will bring their plot to naught. Thank you also for reading and sharing.
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Knowing that God knows is a comfort. When things seem crazy, Knowing God has a plan is a big encouragement. You’re welcome!
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It is indeed comforting and encouraging.
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In all this craziness and fake news reports I am choosing to find my peace in Him! Blessings and thanks for posting.
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Glory to God. That is the best choice. You will always find peace when you trust in the Lord.
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Whoever made up that horrific (but ridiculous) story sounds like he read too much of The Maze Runner! (The whole premise of which revolves around a deadly disease that drives ALL infected with it mad.)
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I think the story had an element of truth but contains a lot of deception to promote fear. These are the stories that are circulating on the social media that is fueling the panic.
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