Let me start off by saying, the title is totally tongue in cheek! I do not believe that the Corona virus will cause the end of civilization. However, if you watch the news or judge by the run on hand sanitizer and toilet paper, I might just be in the minority. While I do not believe that Covid-19 will bring the fall of man, I do believe that events like this are designed as a signal that the church age is coming to a close. Jesus predicted that these types of events would happen in greater numbers as His return was approaching.
Luke Chapter 21 : 10-16
10 Then Jesus told them, “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and [deadly and devastating] pestilences (plagues, epidemics); and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven.
12 “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake. 13 This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me]. 14 So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves; 15 for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.
For those of us that believe the words of Jesus, events like this Corona virus serve as a reminder. A reminder that we ought to be living for God with a whole heart and telling others about Jesus. His return is very near. Its interesting that the amplified Bible translates vs 14 they way that it does. I would believe that when the terrible sights begin to occur, you had better have your mind made up or you will be frozen in fear.
Do not be afraid when we see these events. Jesus told us these things would happen and promised to always be with us. But in your moments of weakness, remember this passage and make up your mind that He is who He says He is.
Psalm Chapter 91: 5-9
You will not be afraid of the terror of night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Nor of the destruction (sudden death) that lays waste at noon.
A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand,
but danger will not come near you.
You will only [be a spectator as you] look on with your eyes
And witness the [divine] repayment of the wicked [as you watch safely from the shelter of the Most High].
Because you have made the Lord, [who is] my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
If you have never made the Lord your refuge and dwelling place do it today! There is no safer place to live then under Gods protection.
Paul