Lockdown Reflections
God is sovereign over pandemic
Vanquishing miserable health-crises
He knows what is best, blessing wellness-zest
As His people trust His omnipotence.
With God’s omniscience in nature’s event
He’s not surprised with the COVID-19
Allowing such record in history
Though causing community lockdown angst.
God for sure knows varied government bans
Cognizant of every health protocol
Amidst public safety enforcement rules
Giving guidance to each one who seeks Him.
Here am I with freedom-propped compliance
Granted with choice by faith’s ruling power
Knowing that God has control above all
Including my body’s well-being glow.
For Florida and Texas’* situation
I do commend their lockdown-free status
Backed-up by data of good news’ release
Even with “doing well” progressive rate.
With Alberta’s* “strict limits” circumstance
I can relate, since such is true with us…
Restrictions are imposed as cases rise
Midst vaccination-drive and booster-push.
Doing my best to guard health by God’s grace
I still keep on with ministerial work
Knowing that these are all signs of the time
Pestilence is one; this virus is proof.
Then, I do my part to share the Gospel
Declaring Christ as the greatest Healer
Securing believers’ eternal life
Against sin-virus no vaccine can cure.
Thus, to God do I entrust my sure state
Believing that His wise plan is perfect…
While busy in His kingdom, I’m praying
“Even so, come, Lord Jesus”**… That’s my hope.
*https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/do-lockdowns-not-work-why-florida-and-texas-are-doing-better-than-ontario-and-alberta
**Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
January 27, 2022
3rd place, "Alberta Texas Florida" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joe Maverick; judged on 2/28/2022.
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