Calm in Chaos

 

Chaos. This word describes the world around us today. With rioting over law enforcement actions, Covid-19 and all it brings to the table, and the national election, there seems like nowhere to hide from it all. Closer to home, my family has seen a bit of chaos lately as well. We have parents who are homeless while looking for a place to live, Health issues, navigating C19 in deputation and, looking toward a ministry we have been called to that is limited and finding out that we are the youngest CBFI staff with no one behind us joining the ministry at this point.

With so much uncertainty in my life, God has reminded me that He is consistent. His plan is still on track, His promises are still true. Here are a few of my favorite reminders of God being the same even though my circumstances do:

1. God is Sovereign – He is in control of the chaos

Daniel 2:21 - And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Ephesians 1:11 - In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

2. God is the Source of all truth – no matter how many lies are circulating

John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 17:17 - Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

3. God never changes – even though everything else seems to change daily

               Malachi 3:6 - For I am the LORD, I change not…

               Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

4. God will provide – He knows what our needs are

Matthew 6:31-33 - Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

When I contemplate the consistency of God, the chaos around me will not distract me from doing what God has called me to do. He is in control, not the Government. He is the source of truth, not the media. He is caring for my family, not me. If we truly understand this, we will have calm in chaos!