Before praying about coronavirus...read this

With everyone in a tizzy about coronavirus, I see it differently. When asked about what the signs of the last days will be,one of them Jesus said is PESTILENCE.If Jeus predicted it, it's a phophecy, the Word of God. Now, if coronavirus is in line with the Word of God as a prophecy that is going to happen, if we pray that it doesn't happen, when Jesus stated that as a pestilence it would, aren't we actually praying to OVERRIDE JESUS STATEMENTS WHICH WOULD MAKE JESUS A LIAR?For example, we know Armageddon is coming.IF we pray about it,though it's Gods will to punish the unbelievers,wouldn't we be FIGHTING AGAINST Gods prophecys, asking Him to be a liar?We can pray against the Antichrist coming, but he will still come.Point--Gods prophecys override our" concerns."If Jesus said pestilence would be here in the last days{which I believe this coronavirus is}why pray that Jesus is a liar and overrideHis words?And if Jesus said pestilence will be here, why be so aghast that it is here? Do you disbelieve Jesus, is that why you're shocked that pestilence is here? I'm not, because I see the bigger picture.I know that Jesus said pestilence would be a sign of the last days, so I'm not shocked when His words come true.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

It's not a question of God can't change something if we pray, like Sodom and Gommorah "If You find 100 righteous,"then all the way down to 10,and God said yes, if I find 10 righteous men, I will not destroy the land for their sake".And yes, there will be people saved during the Tribulation{"And I said",Lord, who are these?"And He said, "These are they which came out of the Great Tribulation,". In CERTAIN cases , if you meant it that way, I could agree with you. BUT,I say here's how we know the difference--IF a prophecy is stated in a flat way, like,""Whosoever takes the mark of the beast in their right hand or in their forehead,the same shall be tormented with fire and brimstone forever and ever." So in a case like that, if you pray that someone with 3 6s on their forehead goes to Heaven{after they get the mark}it would not gel with the Word.In other words, SOME prayers won't work--like the Catholics praying for the dead., when the Bibles says--it is appointed once to die, and after that the judgement. If someone dies in their sins, praying for them after death to go from Hell to Heaven won't work. My main point is, yes we're supposed pray, BUT if our prayer is opposite Gods will, Gods will will win out. Because remember, even Jesus said,""Father if possible let this cup pass from Me. But not My will but Yours be done."When you explained it I can see your point a little better, but I hope you can see mine.

You raise a good point but my answer is I don't know God's plan with certain individuals. Look at Saul who persecuted Christians. Now he became a strong apostle. Too many what if's for me. I pray for them all and let God sort it out.

 

[Steven Bobb]

You raise a good point but my answer is I don't know God's plan with certain individuals. Look at Saul who persecuted Christians. Now he became a strong apostle. Too many what if's for me. I pray for them all and let God sort it out.

What of my point that by giving all this attention to coronavirus, we're overlooking having compassion for the problems of others? Please read.{A paragraph or 2 ago...}

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

What of my point that by giving all this attention to coronavirus, we're overlooking having compassion for the problems of others? Please read.{A paragraph or 2 ago...}

It is clear to me anyway that we agreed on the point that too much time is being spent on panicking over the Coronavirus. You quoted the Intercessor about abortion and you mentioned cancer. I listed all the other viruses we had throughout history and some of death tolls far exceeded Coronavirus. I am such an opponent to panic and fear. It goes against God. Faith is fear biggest nemesis. Philippians 4:6 basically says 'fear nothing, pray for everthing'.
Brother James mentioned:
Psalms 91:10.
no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
- World English Bible
If you live in terror, your faith diminishes.
Amen Brother!

 

[Steven Bobb]

It is clear to me anyway that we agreed on the point that too much time is being spent on panicking over the Coronavirus. You quoted the Intercessor about abortion and you mentioned cancer. I listed all the other viruses we had throughout history and some of death tolls far exceeded Coronavirus. I am such an opponent to panic and fear. It goes against God. Faith is fear biggest nemesis. Philippians 4:6 basically says 'fear nothing, pray for everthing'.
Brother James mentioned:
Psalms 91:10.
no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
- World English Bible
If you live in terror, your faith diminishes.
Amen Brother!

I agree with that!When I see people with masks,and I drive people and I see them spray disinfectant in the car, etc. etc.To me that IS the first thing that comes to my mind, that it's a lack of faith that causes this fear.Reminds me of Peter walking on the water, then looking at the waves and beginning to sink.Apparently, they don't think God can protect them from this coronavirus,so they resort to their own devices.The devil is playing them like a puppet on a string.And what I "picked up on" is that some Christians coming on here seem just as "panicked" by it as the unsaved.P.S.Also when they buy out the store, hogging everything so noone else can get it. Ridiculous. Satans puppets.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

I agree with that!When I see people with masks,and I drive people and I see them spray disinfectant in the car, etc. etc.To me that IS the first thing that comes to my mind, that it's a lack of faith that causes this fear.Reminds me of Peter walking on the water, then looking at the waves and beginning to sink.Apparently, they don't think God can protect them from this coronavirus,so they resort to their own devices.The devil is playing them like a puppet on a string.And what I "picked up on" is that some Christians coming on here seem just as "panicked" by it as the unsaved.P.S.Also when they buy out the store, hogging everything so noone else can get it. Ridiculous. Satans puppets.

Yes it can be sad. We don't have a food crisis and people are hoarding all manner of items leaving our elders empty handed. Lord I pray for peace and compassion in Jesus's name.

 

[Steven Bobb]

Yes it can be sad. We don't have a food crisis and people are hoarding all manner of items leaving our elders empty handed. Lord I pray for peace and compassion in Jesus's name.

Yes, compassion...not that "dog eat dog" attitude that the unsaved exhibit.