Over the last few days, as the Coronavirus explodes here in Madrid, I have seen countless graphics and statistical models of viruses and rates of contagion.  I’ve seen predictions with and without “social distancing.” I’ve seen “projected rates” of exponential proportions, and well… basically, it’s all over my head.  I feel even more overwhelmed when I read news reports that use words like “immeasurable” and “incalculable.” I mean...who doesn’t feel a little scared with the figures being thrown at us daily?

But as monumental as all these numbers are, from every source possible, you know what is even greater?

The promises of God. The power of God. The grace of God. Words like “immeasurable” and “incalculable” are in the Bible, too. But they’re not used to scare us into hiding, clutching our toilet paper and Lysol wipes.

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