The World Health Organisation’s, Director General, Dr. Margaret Chan has declared that swine flu had become unstoppable. She then said, that pandemics spread throughout a world population that is either largely or entirely susceptible to infection. Another global pandemic which is unstoppable is called sin.
Sin affects each one of us. Ever since the serpent deceived the susceptible Eve in the Garden of Eden, there has been sin in the world. The Bible tells us that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) The Bible also tells us of why sin is classified as Phase 6, when the Psalmist could say, "Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me." (Psalm 51:5) Yes, that efficient and sustained human-to-human transmission is evident.
Dr Chan had previously said, "All of humanity is under threat during a pandemic." These words cannot be any more appropriate. The Bible states, "The soul who sins shall die." (Ezekiel 18:4) We are all under the threat of death because of sin. The Bible also says that the wages of sin is death, (Romans 6:23a) but then tells us that the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23b)
We are told that one of the rules of good hygiene to help prevent the spread of the swine ’flu germs is to cleanse our hands. The Psalmist also wrote, "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin." (Psalm 51:2) Do you want to be cleansed from the global pandemic of sin? It is possible to be. The Bible urges you to cleanse your hands, and draw near to God. (James 4:8) God’s cleansing agent, is the blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, which cleanses us from all sin.(1 John 1:7)
God knew that the whole of humanity was threatened, so He acted. The Bible tells us that God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish [die] but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Sin, like swine ’flu, is a matter of life and death. The first couple in the UK who contracted swine ’flu said that they were afraid of dying. Others have died. Are you frightened about the pandemic? Are you frightened about dying? The Lord Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1) A man who was frightened about dying was told: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved." (Acts 16:31)
Have you believed in Jesus Christ? Are you cleansed by His blood or are you still in your sins. Jesus said, "If you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins." (John 8:24) The choice is yours. Are you still under the threat of the global pandemic known as sin?