Paul got very specific about the things we should be dwelling on. Take a look at Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (NKJV). You’d be hard pressed to find a more practical, powerful, and inspirational passage on the topic of anxiety.
If you want to move past anxiety and meditate on truth, begin with God and celebrate His goodness (see Philippians 4:4). Turn your attention away from the problem, and for a few minutes celebrate God. When your eyes are on God, problems seem to shrink in size. Has there ever been a battle in front of you that just seems too great for you? You might not be able to wrap your mind around the situation with Coronavirus. And really, you don’t have to. Yes, you should be taking precautions and helping others however you can. But you don’t have to understand everything that’s going on or even know the outcome. Your help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:2).
Don’t concentrate on the chaos. Too many people are doing this with the Coronavirus. In fact, the reaction defies all logic. If you focus on Jesus, you’ll find out just how powerful meditating on truth can be. Matthew 14:28-30 tells of Peter walking on water when He put his trust in Jesus. As long as Peter focused on the face of Christ, he did the impossible. Yet, when he shifted his gaze to the storm, he sank like a stone. If you’re sinking, it’s because you’re looking in the wrong direction.
Is God sovereign over your circumstances? Can an omnipresent God really care about those with this virus all over the world? Is He mightier than your problems? Does He have the answers to your questions? According to the Bible, the answer is yes! “…God, who is the blessed controller of all things, the king over all kings and the master of all masters…” (1 Timothy 6:15, PHILLIPS). This week, focus on truth rather than chaos. You can’t know or control the outcome of this virus, but you can walk in truth.