(Proverbs 27:12) The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. NIV

(Psalms 27:1)  The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of what should I be afraid? NIV

More years ago than I care to remember, I had some high school students working for me that were part of a vocational mentoring program.  At the end of the year, the school had a banquet for all involved. It was held at a large hotel in downtown Dallas.  The room was set up in such a way that a group of glass doors was immediately behind the head table.

I do not remember who the speaker was, but I do remember his opening remarks.  He said he was still somewhat unsure how to begin.  As he approached the glass doors to get to his table, he saw a sign on the door.   (It said “Push”).  He told the group, he was looking for a word that could sum up what a young person would need to get ahead in this world.  And then he said, “I discovered that word as I walked up to this door,” as he gestured behind him.  “It is right here…”

He turned and pointed at the glass door.  The sign said: “Pull”.

Two different instructions for going two different ways.

My favorite verse in the Bible is found in Psalm 27.  Looking for encouragement in such times, I turned to the Bible and accidently turned to Proverbs 27.

What does all that mean?  I believe that we should not fear the things of this world (Including COVID-19).  However, God has given us the good sense to be prudent.  Do not be swayed by every ever changing philosophy or doctrine or headline, but rather use the sense that God has given you.  If you don’t know: Pray.  If you believe you do know: Pray.  God’s Word says: pray in all things.  That’s the only way I know to figure out which direction I’m going.