Chaos.

“I just don’t understand.”

I’ve been hearing (and saying) this single, simple, short sentence a lot lately. The reality is humans cannot seem to agree on much

Some Sundays, I sit in church with an overwhelming sense of discontent. My realist personality reminds me that I disagree with many people sitting in the congregation when it comes to social issues.

I understand church should be the one place we experience unity. Our focus should be on Christ and Christ alone. I attend a church where the two lead pastors strive to keep Christ at the forefront of every effort.

Their leadership is working. We are experiencing a record number of professions of faith followed by believer’s baptism. The decisions are transcending age, gender, race, and political beliefs.

The Lord revealed to me this morning this phenomenon just might be reflective of the disunity felt outside the church walls. People are desperate for stability. They want the world to make sense.

Every Christian, in my opinion, should follow the example of these seeking souls. During times of chaos, our faith should sustain us. Jesus said something similar to His disciples when they panicked during a storm at sea. Jesus was finally getting some much needed rest. His disciples feared for their lives as the violent waves splashed over the sides of their boat

After waking the sleeping Christ, He responded with a question: “Why are you so afraid, you of little faith?”

Let’s ask ourselves same question. Whether fear molds our choices or stews in our soul, why are we so afraid?

When we subtract Christ from our day to day existence, fear takes over. Picture Christ responding with the same level of love as he did on that tossing boat. He rose and rebuked the storm. Calm was immediately restored.

Why are we so afraid, we of little faith? Why are we so angry? Why are we so disjointed? Why aren’t we trusting Christ in this storm?

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