Dear Editor,
Governments that are elected by the people took an oath to take care of their citizens. All of us will never be in agreement with all the decisions they make, that is a given. But what is expected of a Government is to take care of the welfare of its citizens in every aspect, they need to make call on how move forward.
On our Island the debate is ongoing to accept or not to accept the COVID-19 vaccination. So far Government has not passed a law stating that is mandatory, I pray that will remain the case.
As stated, Government has a responsibility to take care of its citizens, and there is a thin line on my civil rights and the wellbeing of the nation.
On the other hand, what is the churches’ responsibility in all of this, do we have an opinion, it is just an emotional reaction, how are we informing and educating the people the Lord has entrusted into our care?
The churches’ responsibility is to pray for those in authority. 1 Timothy 2:2, that’s the instruction we have in the word of God, they are mere men and women and in their human wisdom they will make decisions that are not what we like or even according to Godly principles. But do we stand behind our pulpits and call them out and beat them down with the word of God?
Jesus told Peter, “Put up your sword, there is a time to fight” that was not then. Jesus came for a purpose, that was to die on the cross for the sins of the world, and Peter trying to defend was not the plan of God.
Could it be that we as the church have loss our witness and influence in the nation, could it be that our light has gone out and we have lost our saltiness? Maybe if our light was burning the way it should, government would be consulting with the church on all critical decisions that would affect the people of the country.
Let me with clarion call remind the Body of Christ on this 37-square-mile rock of 2 Chron 7:14 … and begins with a condition for the healing of the nation: If My people who are called by my Name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land! That’s the word of God, cannot talk that down or explain it away.
Body of Christ, let all from the pulpit to the pew fall on our faces in repentance and returning to the plan of God for His church. The challenge I have with the 21st century church is every man/woman is busy building a name for themselves, But hear the words of the Founder of the Church, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” We mere servants, let’s begin to walk like servants.
Oh yes, with clear voice and humility the church is to make clear to any Government what God’s word states, not compromise on that, but we do it in love and humility!
So, yes, there needs to be an understanding if a person feels that he or she should be vaccinated then that must be respected, but the unvaccinated also must be responsible that take others into consideration and follow the protocols led out by the government.
In closing, the vaccine is not the Mark of the Beast! This COVID-19 is deadly, but to those of you have placed faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, the worst is yet ahead, there are some pending judgements that this world will face, COVID-19 will look like child’s play, that statement you can take to the bank, it is more sure than America’s gold at Fort Knox.
But I have good news, you can accept the gift God has made available through the Lord Jesus Christ and escape the wrath that is going to come.
Government, it is your responsibility to protect every citizen and educate them with proper information, you cannot force your citizens into anything they are not comfortable with. If there is an alternative treatment then this should be discussed and people be allowed to use what they are comfortable with.
Church, let us arise and pray for the healing of our nation, and for wisdom for our government.
Harold Richardson
