• In the Bible God says, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. (Isaiah
  41:10).

OUR PRACTICAL RESPONSE

At Creation Experience Museum we have sought the direction of the Lord and have made the decision to close the museum to visitors until Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Most of our guests come from out of state, and in order to avoid exposing our tour guides and staff to possible infection, we believe this is the wisest course of action for the time being. So, let’s all be sensible and follow the advice of the health authorities by following careful hygiene, and let’s pray and not fear. Our God is much bigger than any virus!

OUR SPIRITUAL RESPONSE

There are so many promises in God’s Word to encourage us when facing difficult times. In fact, trials and tests should be seen by believers as opportunities to put faith in God for victorious outcomes. Scriptures such as,

“This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4), and the words of Jesus, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes” (Mark 9:23), and, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you” (John 15:7).

So, what should we be doing as Christians in the face of this worldwide virus attack that has now been designated as a pandemic?

We should be praying (as our president has requested) and fasting as led by the Holy Spirit, that God will deal with the situation according to His perfect will. Pray for the protection of our loved ones, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and for all people everywhere. Could something like this actually draw God’s people into a closer relationship with Him and result in spiritual renewal and revival? Let’s be sure to pray as the Holy Spirit leads us.

God bless you all—Rod Butterworth