Many people turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance as the world grapples with a pandemic. In times of crisis, it’s natural to seek out words of wisdom and hope.
In this blog post, we’ll explore Bible verses that address pandemic disease and locusts, two subjects on many’s minds in recent months.
Bible Verse about Pandemic Disease and Locust
Whether you’re a Christian looking for inspiration or seeking some perspective on these trying times.
We hope these verses will provide comfort and encouragement as we navigate this unprecedented situation together.
2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 – Paul’s prayer request.
Also pray that we may be rescued from worthless and evil people, since not everyone shares our faith. But the Lord is faithful and will strengthen you and protect you against the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 (GWT)
He believes that the Lord would empower and safeguard his readers from Satan.
He is confident that the believers at Thessalonica will accept his directives, and he prays that they will love God and follow Paul’s teachings.
Paul resumes his prayer request in this verse. He requests that the Thessalonians pray for his deliverance from wicked and evil men.
Exodus 23:25- Worshipping God
Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you,
Exodus 23:25 (NIV)
And him alone, who had taken them out of Egypt and done so many great and good things for them at the Red Sea and now in the wilderness.
By which he appeared to be the true Jehovah, the only living God and their God in covenant, who had promised them much and had delivered on it.
The bitter stroke, or the bitter stroke, denotes that there should be none among them but that they should be healthy and free of ailments and disorders.
Isaiah 54:17 – The Lord Delights In Blessing His Children.
But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed.You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you.
These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD;their vindication will come from me.I, the LORD, have spoken!Isaiah 54:17 (NLT)
Our faith is in the God of our salvation.
He has assured us that every accusing mouth would be silenced and every judgemental charge levelled against us would be dismissed.
God has elevated His Word above His holy name.
The Lord delights in blessing His children, and this section’s theme is God’s unfailing love for His chosen people.
Deuteronomy 31:6- Be Strong And Courageous
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)
However, if this opportunity to seize the land differs from the last, Israel must “be bold and courageous” as they have never been before.
They had to “not fear or be afraid of them” (namely, the peoples of the land and believers in general).
These instructions were so vital to Joshua’s time that the Lord reiterated them several times.
Psalm 103:2-3- Forgiving Our Iniquities
Bless the LORD, O my soul,and do not forget all His kind deeds—He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,
Psalm 103:2-3 (BSB)
The Psalms frequently exhort us to bless the Lord with our entire being and never to forget the numerous blessings of His love and goodness that are rained down on us in such abundance, day after day.
His mercies are numerous and new every morning, and how wonderful it is to the Father to hear reverent praise and heartfelt adoration from a heart that genuinely loves Him.
Psalm 34:7- Fear God
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Psalm 34:7 (KJV)
David mentions that the Lord’s angel is present with those who fear Him and delivers them.
This word “fear” translation emphasizes tremendous respect and reverence rather than dread.
David’s testimony is contained in this statement. David is sure that the Lord protects and delivers all who fear Him due to this and other encounters.
Isaiah 41:10- God Comes To The Rescue.
Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
~ Isaiah 41;10 (NKJV)
Throughout this chapter, there is a significant emphasis on God’s uniqueness and might compare to the other gods.
The task is to reject these idols and embrace the one true God who can rescue them.
As Isaiah did and had a future that extended beyond their current circumstances
Psalm 32:7- God Protects
You are my hiding place; You keep me from trouble;You surround me with [f]songs of deliverance.
~ Psalm 32:7 (NASB)
David saw himself as being encircled by enemies but delivered by the Lord. The deliverance elicited cheers of joy.
The Christian life, according to Paul, is under attack from a sinister adversary, the Devil.
David now describes what the Lord accomplished after he acknowledged his guilt.
He also urges virtuous people to pray to get the benefits of praying to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:22- Having A Good Heart
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
~ Proverbs 17:22 (AMP)
In this verse, Solomon provides solid medical advice.
A person’s attitude influences their outlook on life and possibly health.
Adverse events do not throw him off balance and cause him to despair if he is pleased.
Medicine has been increasingly aware of the impact of a person’s happiness on their general health. A relationship with Christ is the most significant source of joy.
Proverbs 18:10- The Name Of God Is Great
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
Proverbs 18:10 (AMP)
When believers face adversity, they can find solace in the Lord’s mercy, grace, love, faithfulness, and forgiveness.
This scripture refers to God as a “strong tower” and indicates that physical difficulties are more accessible to bear than spiritual and emotional difficulties.
1 John 4:18- God Loves Us Always
There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear,a because fear involves punishment.A So the one who fears is not complete in love.
1 John 4:18 (CSB)
We do not need to be afraid when we share God’s love with others. The future retribution for those who do not believe is unimportant to the “abiding” believer.
God’s love in our life has a two-way interaction that provides us confidence and security.
The ability to live out His love is evidence of our confidence in Him, as well as the path for us to take to obtain eternal rewards.
Romans 12:19- Do Not Take Revenge
Dear friends, don’t try to get even. Let God take revenge. In the Scriptures the Lord says,“I am the one to take revenge
and pay them back.”Romans 12:19 (CEV)
For once, Paul explains this directive, and it’s a bit shocking. We may expect something similar after all the previous commands to sacrifice oneself for the welfare of others.
Instead, Paul teaches that we should refuse to seek vengeance since God is far superior to us. In some ways, Paul argues that seeking our revenge may limit God’s ability to avenge us in His overwhelming wrath against those who attack us.
Psalm 138:7- Look Unto God When Surrounded With Problems
When I am surrounded by troubles,you keep me safe.You oppose my angry enemies and save me by your power
Psalm 138:7 (GNT)
Trouble follows the best of men, both exterior and interior, from sin, Satan, and the world; they are in the midst of it, and it is the way they go through this world.
This can be understood of Christ, who is not only the man of his right hand but also the right hand of his righteousness, by whom he rescues his people spiritually, eternally, and temporally.
Isaiah 26:20-21 – Hide from the Lord’s anger.
Go into your houses, my people, and shut the door behind you. Hide yourselves for a little while until God’s anger is over. The LORD is coming from his heavenly dwelling place to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The murders that were secretly committed on the earth will be revealed, and the ground will no longer hide those who have been killed.
Isaiah 26:20-21 (GNT)
A warning to patience and resignation in the face of oppression, with a confident expectancy of rescue from God’s manifest might in the destruction of the oppressor.
God’s people should not fear his wrath because he will protect them as he executes his punishment on a sinful world. In contrast, his foes, represented by fearsome creatures, will face his cruel penalty.
Revelation 17:8 – The Lord is mighty
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 17:8 (NIV)
The angel recognizes the scarlet beast and forecasts its future in this verse. Religious Babylon, the beast, stands alongside the woman. This creature has a known past, present, and future.
This description corresponds to the description of the Antichrist in Revelation 13:3 of having a fatal wound healed.
He rises from the bottomless pit, the home of devils, indicating his diabolical strength.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the Bible contains many verses that speak to the topic of pandemic disease and locusts.
These passages offer guidance, comfort, and hope for those facing difficult times.
Whether through the promise of God’s protection, the call to trust in Him, or the remainder of His sovereignty, the Bible provides much-needed encouragement for those dealing with the challenges of a pandemic or other natural disaster.
As we navigate these trying times, it is essential to turn to the Word of God for wisdom and strength, knowing that He is with us always, even amid the storms of life.
