NOW THAT THE WORLD IS AT WAR; WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

A one time US president once said, "We must adjust to changing times but still hold on to unchanging principles."

Friends, there are some unchanging principles of life that apply always, especially in times of war. I'm going to remind you of a few of them and show you how you may take advantage of them, today, seeing that business is no longer as usual, globally, owing to the world war.

In this case, though, nations are NOT at war against each other, as you know, but against COVID-19. And this is no small war at all, by any known standard. But we must prevail.

Now that the world is at war, you must position yourself, first, to survive and then to benefit by it.

It is sad to note that many people who started this year with us are no more, not because they didn't want to be here anymore but because they became victims of the virus war.

1). Every war has casualties.

The casualties of war are usually in two categories: those who die as a result of the war and those who become captives and are displaced from their home zone.

Again, in this case, COVID-19 has no geographical home country it will drag it's captives to who escape violent death by its claws.

But economically speaking, this war as is with all other wars, will displace so many people and also empower so many others, economically. Yes, there will be remnants. Some of the remnants will be broke, others will be blessed. But you can choose on which side you would want to be.

2). Every war comes with opportunities.

A wealth transfer is occurring as you read this. Money will change hands. A big economic shift is imminent. A massive opportunity for people to migrate financially is here. COVID-19 and its side effects are changing the world order in this new decade. And this is both sad and good news.

But let's get back to the first point. You need to survive first. Your survival must hold the first place in your mind and activities.

So, the first question is about how to survive this world war.

Well, I don't have all the answers myself. But here is what I know: the way to survive this war is not by being very fearful and living in panic. It is not by worrying and stressing all day looking at the TV or the breaking news on social media.

The way to survive is not by being religious and reckless without taking precautive steps as have been advised by medical and government authorities.

The first step to surviving this war is that you're going to have to believe firmly that you're going to survive this virus war.

Let it be deep-seated in your heart that you're going to be safe. You may as well just go ahead right now and mark yourself SAFE ✅ in your Mind.

Then hang your faith in God, not in yourself. Trust that God is able to keep you safe even if you make an unconscious contact with a victim whose symptoms may not have become obvious yet.

We can't trust in the powerful nations of the world now to save us. Can we? Their power is small because they are fainting in the day of adversity. Proverbs 24:10.

They have all gone into hiding with their Big and ever busy airports and borders shut down, temporarily, to quarantine the entire nation. And this has grave economic consequences. Yes!

While medical researches are ongoing, millions of people are passing with the plague.

A cure will soon be made available to all, but you don't have to join the cue of victims who unfortunately won't make it to the other side of the world war.

You and your loved ones need a hiding place that is both secure and very safe. Where are you hiding right now? You need to make the Most High your new and permanent address. He has a name - Jesus Christ, and He is a Fortress - a Strong Tower.

He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. And you will say of the Lord, He is your refuge and your fortress; your God! In Him will you trust. And because you have made the Most High your new address, no evil shall befall you, neither will COVID-19 come near your dwelling! For God will give His angels charge to watch over you and yours always, to keep you safe (see Psalms 91). Amen.

In this season, always pray up that Psalm to activate its blessings over you and yours. Pray it in the morning and at night. And pray it in faith, not in fear. That's how to survive. And of course, remain very hygienic.

The other aspect is the aspect of wealth transfer. There are and there will be massive opportunities to make wealth as this war comes to an end.

You need to be prepared to take advantage of them as much as you can. This will entail sharpening up your mind. Acquiring some new skills and honing the old ones - esp the skill of learning how to learn. You need to get your thinking right.

You need to look at the present global economy, look at the global conditions, and see what the world may be needing more when this war is over. See the trend that may take the lead and how you may benefit by it. Then begin to prepare for it. Prepare for success. Prepare for a Big shift.

Prepare to render services structurally and strategically.

As a follow up to this write up, I will be talking to you soon, about how you can become an entrepreneur, even an eagle entrepreneur with a sharp vision and clear focus.

How to become self-motivated in the face of seemingly unfavorable circumstances and accomplish great things.

This is vitally important because, only entrepreneurs will be able to see differently and also take advantage of this global change.

Yes, some are born entrepreneurs. But some acquire the entrepreneurial thinking and attributes and are able to transform into entrepreneurs from whoever they used to be.

You too can become a business man or woman if you give attention to what I'm about to show you. All businessmen are not greedy. You can do business in a godly and respectable way.

Let's drop it here for today.

Remember, we are in changing times. And it is happening suddenly. We didn't plan for this. But if we adjust to these changing times and hold on to the unchanging principles of life, this world war will end in our favor.

My name is Sam Chivor. And it has been a blessing talking to you!