Rut Skrie explains how her association is dealing with the migration crisis in Ceuta. “We are helping, but very discreetly because the people here were overwhelmed and afraid”.

However safe and self-sufficient we felt, a virus has reminded us of the fragility of life and has brought us face to face with death.

Both authors wrote the books at the end of March. “Christians are able to feel peace, even in an uncertain world”, says Lennox. Piper wants  to “provide a God centred place to stand in such fragile times”.

Our point of reference has to remain the Lord and not coronavirus. It’s necessary to affirm God’s control over the whole situation and the need to repent before Him.

God knows what is coming; He always has, and we never have. Maybe this can stir a greater humility in us all, even when restrictions ease.