But God is always ahead of the devil.

In fact, 2 years ago, in one of my messages, I actually— sometimes when I preach,

it is in the Spirit of prophecy— I'll prophesy about the future.

And you know this virus happened towards the end of last year, which was still 2019.

That's why they call it COVID-19.

Alright?

But in 2018, I prophesied and talked about a new strain of virus that was coming.

Sit back, watch.

Amen?

So obviously, God has done something in the Spirit world.

God has released a healing anointing, a new strain of healing that would perform

such feats that we have never seen before.

The devil is afraid and he is playing catch up.

He's trying to create a new strain of virus that is like Ebola and a strain of flu that

is virulent against medical treatment.

But, I want you to know that we are in the best of generations.

The rapture can happen anytime.

We are a generation that believes that we don't have to depend on the ways of the world.

We are that generation that delights in God's word.

That is why you are all here!

You are here because you delight in God's word.

You delight in God's word.

That's why you are here, amen?

Amen?

That's why you are here.

And that's why we are all here.

We are here to listen to what God has to say about this and what is God's answer.

God never plays catch up.

The devil plays catch up.

So even 2 years ago when I prophesied— I prophesied about it in other sermons as well—

I mentioned that there would be a new strain of virus.

It is a flu-like virus which would be virulent against medical science and what they can

handle in the natural.

Something unseen can cause such devastation.

During this time, God wants us to look to Him.

And it is a time where even as believers, we have to ask ourselves this:

"What do we really believe?"

It is a time where you see that there will be people who would stay at home because they

are so afraid.

You know, it is one thing for you to be smart and wise but it is another thing

when you give in to fear.

Unnecessary fear.

By the way, if someone clears their throat, it is very normal.

Amen?

Even as I say it right now, people feel like clearing their throats already.

But the thing is this— even if something happens nearby, okay, it is not airborne,

it is what you do with your hands later on.

So don't touch your face.

We can do as much as we can, but having done all that, let us stand in the armour of God!

The protection of God.

Can I have a good amen?

Psalm 91 says: "A thousand may fall at your side" (that is quite close).

"Ten thousand at your right hand" (that is your neighbour).

But it shall not come near us.

We got to believe God.

We can do all we can, but only God can protect us.

Do you know what I'm saying?

By all means, be wise.

You know, the devil came to Jesus and said: "Why don't you jump down?"

This is the only time the devil quoted the Bible.

The only time the devil quoted the Bible was during the testing, where he told Jesus to

jump down from the pinnacle of the temple.

The Bible says: "The angels will bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot

against a stone."

There are 2 things about the devil you have to know.

When the devil quotes the Bible, he never quotes accurately.

He left out the phrase "to keep you in all your ways".

God wants to keep you.

The second thing to know about the devil is this.

You know it says: "Angels will bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against

a stone."

It talks about normal life.

When you walk normally, you don't see the dangers around you.

But do you know something?

God will keep you from even hitting a stone.

But if you jump down (like what the devil told Jesus to do), that's not walking.

That is stupid.

Amen?

When you jump down, you won't hit your foot against a stone.

You will crack your head on the stone.

The revelation is so simple!

The Lord is telling us to not be afraid during this time.

There are dangers all around us all the time, not only during this virus attack!

There are all kinds of dangers around!

We are just more aware of it because it is more conspicuous.

It is a daily walk.

Now, watch this.

So you are walking and imagine there is a rock here.

He doesn't know what happens, amen?

This is what it means when the Bible says: "Angels shall bear you up in your hands lest

you dash your foot against a stone."

Amen?

Jesus said in Luke 10:19: "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and

scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

I love this.

"I give you authority to trample on serpents".

How do you trample?

You don't trample by sitting at home.

Trampling means you are out there walking but you don't see the danger.

Even if there is danger, it will not be over your head but at your feet.

God will always make sure that the devil is at your feet.

And you will trample on him without even realizing it!

Go by your way, walking with God, and don't worry about the devil.

Some people are always conscious of the devil.

You don't have to be conscious of him.

Just go your way and if he happens to be in your way, you will trample on him.

You will "trample on serpents and scorpions."

Doesn't this remind you of Psalm 91?

Am I right?

Psalm 91:13 says: "You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra.

The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot."

Notice in Luke 10:19, it says God will "give you the AUTHORITY to trample on serpents and

scorpions."

Jesus is talking here.

The verse continues "And over ALL the power of the enemy, and NOTHING shall by any means

hurt you."

No thing.

"Nothing shall by any means hurt you."

In the greek, the phrase "by any means" is in the double negative.

The Bible uses the double negative very seldomly.

For example, in Romans 4:8, it says: "Blessed is the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin.”

"Shall not" is in the double negative.

The righteousness of faith that we all have, that David describes.

Back to this verse, it means that nothing shall by no means in any way hurt you.

When are we going to believe that?

It doesn't happen to everyone automatically.

It happens to those who believe because faith is the currency of Heaven.

Amen?

When you go to China, they use the currency Renminbi.

When you go to Singapore, the currency is Singapore dollars.

But you know what?

God's currency is faith.

Without faith, it is impossible to please God.

And the devil wants God's people to be in fear.

I want all of you to say this right now: "For God has not given me a spirit of fear, but

of power and of love and of a sound mind."

Like I said before, you can't tell if you are protected from a virus because the virus

cannot be seen.

It is not palpable, it is not visible.

Right?

But guess what, we've got a testimony already from our church.

Listen to this.

In early February, I received a call from my sister-in-law, informing me that one of

our relatives tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

My family was in contact with that relative during the Chinese New Year period.

During the celebration, this relative of ours was going around and chatting with us.

After he was diagnosed, my family and relatives (6 of whom are believers and attend New Creation

Church including myself) were informed by the Ministry Of Health that we needed to be

quarantined for 14 days since the time of our first contact with him.

As it had already been 12 days since we met him, my family and I only had another 2 days

of quarantine order to serve.

During this period, the devil began playing mind games with me, making me feel condemned

for being out and about with my children, and possibly passing on the virus to others.

My husband encouraged me to trust the Lord, and not overthink.

During the 2 days, we partook of the holy Communion daily and declared Psalm 91 together.

The verses encouraged us greatly.

During one of the Sunday services, Pastor Prince shared on John G Lake’s testimony

during the bubonic plague, when the virus would die the moment it touched his body.

When my husband heard it, he started to claim the same for our family.

Last week, we were all released from the quarantine order without contracting the virus!

The infected relative got better and was recently discharged from the hospital after multiple

tests came back negative.

God is so good.

The battle is truly the Lord’s!