In the Middle of Chaos, Look to God
The Lord still sits on the throne.
Sometimes the suffering of humanity is publicized before us all - and we feel for those people.
I came across a tweet by someone from Ukraine. It reminded me that real people just like you and me are affected by this war.
When events like Covid-19 or Russia invading Ukraine occur, we feel helpless.
I’m reminded that the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:11-16) is still sitting on the throne. He is the one with all authority (Matthew 28:18-20). He is the King, and He speaks the truth for all who will listen (John 18:37).
During times like this, I also remember that God wants us to bring all our cares and cast them upon Him.
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
When Jesus walked this earth, He was often moved with compassion for people.
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:35-38)
Jesus looks at the people of this world - Ukrainians, Russians, Americans, etc. - and He sees souls who are “weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” He is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11), and He commands His followers to take the good news of the rest He offers to the world (Matthew 11:28-30).
Christians, our mission is clear.
Jesus still sits on the throne, and the Gospel still saves (Romans 1:16-17). Let’s continue to shine as lights for God’s glory (Matthew 5:16) and point the lost and weary to the Savior.