by The Right Reverend Bishop Ib Meyer, Grace Lutheran Church, Woodlands
I was raised in Africa, worked in Africa, educated in the United States where I was born, and worked in government (police commander in the USA) and am now Bishop of the Lutheran churches in the West Indies.
May I state, unequivocally, I am profoundly thankful to the Lord that I am blessed to live in Grenada during this pandemic.
Praise the Lord that politicians are working together for the benefit of the nation. Rulers are ruling for the welfare of the nation. People are praying for the nation. People are encouraging each other. Police, fire, medical, waste collection and other services continue. People are polite, respectful, patient while waiting in lines for food. Stores have supplies. Neighbours continue to be kind and generous.
Laws and policies have been put in place, and enforced, with fairness and firmness, knowing that these same laws and policies will adversely affect the nation in the short term, but be a blessing in the long term.
The pandemic that is facing the world, and Grenada, will be used by the Lord to fulfill his will and to test and discipline his children. To date, what some would call a small third world nation in the Caribbean, is truly a champion because as a nation – both leaders and people – they are trusting in the Lord and using his gifts and knowledge to save his people. Grenada, in many ways, is an example for other democracies in the world to follow.
Many of you know what the Lord says in Ecclesiastes 3:1 1For everything there is an appointed time. There is an appropriate time for every activity under heaven.
Just as Grenada recovered from Hurricane Ivan, so also this blessed nation will recover from Covid-19.
Take to heart the promise of God in Psalm 117 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Worship him, every race of people. 2 For his mercy overwhelms us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.
I encourage you to continue to pray for each other, for your leaders, for the world at large. Follow the laws of the land. Obey your leaders for this is pleasing to God and a blessing to your neighbour. During this Lenten season take the opportunity to repent of sin, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness, and dedicate yourself once again to be led by the Spirit to walk in the light of Christ the Lord. As the Lord says in James 4:10 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.
I will conclude as I began. How blessed we are to live in Grenada. God bless Grenada.
I visit there in 2019 beautiful country wonderful people did enjoy the beaches, but the government needs to do more,the road a horrible need more light. Especially in the Gouyave area.
Very proud of the way the citizens are handling the restrictions in the toughest time, in my lifetime. I pray we will get through this a more caring and respectfull nation.
Reverend you are experiencing a different Grenada compared to many others citizens.
Beautiful country, but to improve governance and political administration honest and open feedback is needed.
Safeguarding the Nation is vital, this is inequivocal.
Yet, there is risk of wholesale and long-term damage where blunt powers and harsh sanctions are used against ALL because of the poor conduct by SOME!!
BE SAFE MY PEOPLE. GOD BLESS GRENADA…MHM
These words truly resonated with me. It was just a few minutes ago I told my husband that God is testing the people because how can they obey God whom they cannot see and disobey the law of the land. Sadly though there are people who are still violating the law concerning the virus. These people have no fear of God whatsoever but should they get affected (God forbid) then they’ll expect people to put themselves in danger to help them when that could have been avoided. Prayer works but not if people get out from under the protection by being disobedient.
Good day,. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts during this trying time. May God continue to bless my Homeland, the beautiful people. And May God continue to bless and keep you. And May we never forget all that God has done for us as we follow him. Praying
Well said “I do hope we’ll look at the sinful party we are following and. Encourageing and follow what the Bible says and not man made laws which surport corruption
This is so encouraging