Since the first of the year we have seen the drop in the price of a barrel of Texas crude oil to below zero. In essence, if you ordered oil, or gasoline, the refinery would pay you to take it. I don't believe any refinery in the US paid any retailer to take their oil. The price finally went back up to $40 per barrel as of today (October 5, 2020).
We have also experienced the Covid19 (Coronavirus) virus which has shut the country down, caused approximately 200,000 deaths; has caused millions of people to be out of work; and has caused many small businesses to close their doors.
We have also seen the closing of churches due to the virus. Now that we are in the month of October some churches have reopened, and others are streaming services online.
This has been a year like we've never seen before. We are living in unprecedented times. I won't even mention the craziness in politics here in America.
With so much uncertainty going on in our country, many are asking me, "What are we going to do? When is all of this going to end?" Those are legitimate questions to ask right now. No one in our country really knows what will happen. I don't have a quick answer, either.
Though I may not know what will happen, the Lord does have the answers. Are they what we want to hear? I would think so. One thing we do know, and that is this, the Lord said, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." Since the Lord is with us, then he knows the answer to every question we have.
Our heavenly Father sent the Holy Spirit to be with us, and in us, after Jesus ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. He said, "I will send the Holy Spirit, and he shall teach you all things." He also said, "My peace I give to you; let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
The Word of God teaches us how to live. It teaches us How to love, how to give, and how to know that you have eternal life with him. We can get the answers we are looking for by asking the heavenly Father. He said ask and you shall receive.
Our country is going to recover and come back even stronger. Jesus said he came so we might live life more abundantly. Nowhere in the Bible does it teach us to live life in poverty. It is not spiritual to be poor and not support your family well. God commands us to work and support our family. The Apostle Paul rebuked the Church at Corinth for the members being gossipers and drunkards, and not working, but being busybodies. A busybody is someone who gossips and causes division between people. They cause strife that hurts people. God is against such things.
Yes, America will come out of this stronger than before. It takes you and I to show the light of Jesus in us to the world. We are the salt and the light. Does the world see Jesus in you? Do you share the Gospel with others?
What is the State of the Union in America today?
We will see our country reopened. We will see jobs coming back. We will see businesses reopening. We will see churches opened once again to preach the Gospel. I also believe that law and order will be restored soon. That is what I believe.
We may be going through some trying times, and the storms may be brewing, but Jesus taught us how to rebuke the storms. Command the winds to be at peace. Take charge of your life. You are more powerful than any storm.
Jesus gave you the authority to rebuke the storms of life, and to move the mountains. He didn't tell his disciples to climb the mountain. No, he gave them the authority and power to remove the mountain. Speak to the storms of life, and speak to the mountain. Take authority over them. God gave you and I dominion over the earth. Take dominion over your territory. Take dominion over what is yours.
America's State of the Union is not lost. God has given America his favor. He has greatly blessed America. People are hurting. There are many who don't know God. It's our responsibility to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them. Let's do our part and God will do the rest. Lives are changed by the Lord.
Love you much,
Tom & Josie Bice
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