The Unseen Battle – Viruses, Faith, and the Hope of Resurrection (2)

Strong winds and rain aren’t the only invisible forces we face. Viruses, too, are unseen yet incredibly powerful. They can spread silently, causing illness and disruption. Just as we protect ourselves physically—through vaccines, masks, and hygiene—we must also guard our spirits against unseen spiritual threats.

The Bible tells us that our battle isn’t just against physical forces but against “the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). Satan, though invisible, is real. He roams the earth, seeking to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But we have a powerful defense: the Word of God. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He countered Satan’s lies with Scripture, showing us the power of God’s truth.

Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) puts it this way: "Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." This verse reminds us that faith isn’t blind—it’s based on the confidence that God’s promises are true, even when we can’t see the full picture.

Saint Augustine once said, "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe." This is the hope we have as believers. Though we can’t see God, we see His handiwork in the world around us. And one day, we will see Him face to face, just as the disciples saw the resurrected Christ in His glorified body.

So, as we face the invisible forces of this world—whether storms, viruses, or spiritual battles—let’s hold fast to our faith. Trust in the unseen God who loves you, fight the unseen enemy with the armor of God, and look forward to the day when every eye will see Him.

The Unseen Battle – Viruses, Faith, and the Hope of Resurrection