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Because we are his elect

We are obviously going through difficult times right now with the Covid-19 pandemic going on.

Jesus did warn about difficult times. He warned about wars, natural disasters, and persecution.

But the good news is that because we are his elect, his chosen ones, we have no reason to fear.

In the last days, he cuts short the days of tribulation for the sake of his elect (Mark 13:20).

He warns us as his elect to watch out for false prophets and Messiahs so that we will not be deceived, though the rest of the world will be. (21-23)

And when things are at their worst, he will gather his elect to himself. (27)

In short, no wars, no natural disasters or disease (including Covid-19), no persecution…absolutely nothing can separate us, his elect, from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:35-39)

All things will work together for the good of us who love him, and have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

For those he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified. (Romans 8:29)

That’s our hope. In these troubled times, let us rest in that hope.