If Chaos Reigns

1 Corinthians 14:33 ESV
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.

Are there times when your world around you seems to be only chaos? It seems that almost all of us go through this - and depending on your personality you either try to control it or escape it.

The next question is why does it seem to be like chaos around you? I really want you to think about this, because this might be more about your relationship to God than the chaos around you. As the reference from today says, God is not about confusion, but is all about peace. John 14:27 talks about a peace that the Lord gives to us that is unlike the peace the world gives us.

As we try to unravel things a little here, do you know which personality you are when dealing with chaos: control or escape? You know, it really doesn't matter, because if you are using either of these methods, you are not seeking the Lord's peace but what the world gives. It's a temporary relief from a chaos caused by a fallen world.

I propose a third way to deal with chaos: give it to the Lord so that you may find His peace. Giving it to the Lord just doesn't mean sitting back and hoping He will give it to you. I believe a great way to find this peace is to keep obeying the Lord in areas he deems important: Matthew 22:37-39, love God and love otheres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 gives us the list on how to love - actions to take to make love real. The choice is yours, do you want to conquer chaos or would you rather use love to compel you to His peace? Philippians 4:11.