The world has gone into panic mode over the last week. Tens of Thousands of people have been infected by Covid19. And thousands have died from the virus. We have good reason to take seriously the situation making wise decisions but we don’t have good reasons to panic. Throughout the Bible the command to fear not is given more than any other command. Aside from the obvious reason that God commands us not to be afraid here are 12 biblical reasons Christians shouldn’t panic. There are many more to discover in the pages of Scripture but may you find these 12 to be helpful in fighting your fears.

1. God is with us- Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 23:4

2. God is our refuge & strength- Psalm 46:1-3

3. God is our help in time of trouble- Psalm 46:1-3

4. God is for us not against us- Romans 8:31

5. God loves us and nothing can separate us from His love- Rom. 8:37-39

6. Jesus is interceding for us- Hebrews 7:25, Rom. 8:34

7. Jesus is our Good Shepherd who came to give us life- John 10:10-11

8. Jesus has given us eternal life, we will never perish and no one can snatch us from his hand- John 10:28, 1 John 5:11-12

9. The Lord is our healer- Exodus 15:26, 1 Peter 2:24, James 5:15-16

10. The Lord strengthens & upholds us- Isaiah 40:10

11. The Lord is Sovereign over all things, including this virus – Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 40:9-31, Psalm 33:10-11, Revelation 1:5

12. The Lord has given us a hope through his promise of a world without death & pain- Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:18-25