Towards Excellence

“…there is only one way to resist and overcome the ravages of this pandemic…”

After 6 months of COVID-19 being identified as an infectious disease, first in Wuhan, Hubei, China; and then as a pandemic that is consequently affecting the entire globe; it would seem that this “invisible enemy” has not given humanity a truce and persists in its attack. As of press time, 13,022,814 cases have been reported, including 571,000 deaths.

And yes in the midst of this pandemic, the cases of COVID-19 do not stop; and logically neither the cases of anguish, depression, panic because this virus has not only wreaked havoc on the physical health of humanity, tragically including the death of some; but it has also caused destabilization in the world economy; companies that have gone bankrupt; or at least that they have reduced their workforce and unfortunately, household heads who have lost their jobs; just to name a few of the disorders caused by this “invisible enemy.”

And of course, parallel to the chaos we are facing, there is no shortage of well-meaning messages loaded with “good vibes” – as some call it so, that somehow want to motivate the souls of those who have fallen in this time and encourage them to get up; in fact, for all of society to rise up and fight for our most dear longings despite adversity.

But are we putting our trust solely in our courage, strength, good cheer, and skillful human strategy? If so, I’m afraid we won’t get very far. In fact, not even the most skillful scientific, political or even economic strategy has been able to stop the impacts of any kind caused by this pandemic.

However, there is only one way to resist and overcome the ravages of this pandemic; and it is precisely recognizing that we are not “self-sufficient”, that as humans “we did not make ourselves”; and that it is necessary to turn to our Maker, to our Creator, to the One who brought order to the initial chaos in this world (Genesis 1) and who has the power to sustain us, to raise us up and certainly, to bring order our chaotic world, to our chaotic lives.

How pleasant it is to find in the freshness of His Word, refreshment for our soul and true hope in the midst of an uncertain future from the human perspective; but, full of great hope for those of us who decide to trust Him, Jesus Christ, the author of life!

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord
and whose trust is the Lord…” (Jeremiah 17:7-8

Do you know Jesus personally? Would you like to do it? If so, contact Towards Excellence and we will be happy to share more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the only hope for this world in chaos.

Source: Worldometer (pandemia statistics)

Photography:  Photo 1 and 2: Envato Elements & Photo 3: Cecy Yepez