Unexpected Danger

“Mom, I’m at a job in Woodstock; Janet is at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton with Jon-Marc.  The doctors are going to give her the test results and they would like her to have someone with her.” “Phil, I’m leaving now.”
 
I will never forget that day, those words, and the tears I cried.  Even now, as I write this eleven years later, the memory of that day is vivid, bringing deep emotion and tears.  We thank the Lord that Jon-Marc is entering highschool in the fall.  God spared his life, and guided the family through the diagnosis of Leukemia, the extremely difficult first 2½ years following, conintued treatments, and the very slow improvement since. God has guided the parents through dozens of decisions, and helps them to continue to have a healthy marriage.  None of that could have happened without complete dependence on God and His Word.
 
We are looking at Psalm 119: 105-112 today.  These verses have some very helpful principles and action points to implement when going through dangerous and perhaps life-altering situations.  Let’s take a close look at them.  Remember, none of these are likely new to you, but perhaps you will see them with a different perspective as we consider COVID-19 through the lens of scripture.   
 
105   Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

• God will use His word to light the path of my life to show me where to walk and how and live.

 106   I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.  

•  I need to solemnly promise to keep God's commands with determination and resolve.
  

 107   I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word!

•  I need to admit to God the problem and situation I am facing and acknowledge that He is the one who is able to help me.
  
•  Accept the answer to my prayer for help, no matter how God chooses to answer, yes, no, or not now.
  

 108  Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules.

• I will find something, anything, for which to freely praise God, even in the during devastating times.  This praise may have nothing to do with the problem I am facing.
  
• I will be a student, studying God’s Word.
  

 109  I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law.

• Even though my life may be in danger, I will obey God.
  

 110  The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

• When the enemy tries to destroy me, I will not stray from the teaching and precepts of God.
  

 111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

• I will continue to draw joy from God’s testimonies, His Word, not depending on my situations to bring me happiness.
  

 112  I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.

• I promise to obey God’s “statutes” His laws, forever.
  

 
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Ps 119:105–112). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
 
As you read these verses over several times, what is God saying to you today?
Is there anything God has pointed out to you that will help you to deal with the issues this pandemic is presenting to you?
 
Take a moment to encourage someone else by recording, in the comment field, how God has spoken to you today.
 
The Collingsworth family sing Fear Not Tomorrow.  Listen, it may encourage you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmH5QQSLtNk
 
“May the peace of God, that surpasses all understanding,
keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.” 
Philippians 4:7