What appears incapable of incapacitating can often incapacitate nonetheless.
Meteorologists advised the South to prepare. A major winter storm packing snow
and ice was on the way. Many school officials sent students home before it
arrived or either cancelled classes entirely. But some in and around Atlanta,
Georgia, weren't so fortunate. By the time students were dismissed, roads were
too treacherous for buses to navigate. Students were returned to schools. Buses
couldn't take them home, and parents couldn't retrieve them. The interstates
weren't any better. Ice and accidents produced a congested tangle with hundreds
being forced to spend the night in their vehicles or abandon them and walk for
help.
"For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take
delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears."
(Zephaniah 3:17 NLT)
A quick glance at world affairs appears to reveal a chaotic mess. While there
are good things occurring, the bad seems to outweigh the beneficial. I've also
experienced more chaotic episodes than I care to remember. But chaos is only
chaos when I view events through my limited perspective. God has a plan, and the
plans he has for me are for good not harm. Chaos only results when I fail to
believe this and try to handle life myself without appealing to his guidance.
Peace is available and possible in spite of chaotic circumstances. The Bible
calls it peace beyond my comprehension. Chaotic conditions can be initiated by
others or when things are beyond my control, but peace is mine for the asking.
God never changes even when my circumstances do. He is the same yesterday,
today, and tomorrow. When I trust him, he'll always bring calm from the chaos.
Let God lead you to peace even when everything around you is in turmoil.
Prayer: Thank You Father that the plans you have for us are for our good and
never to harm us. May we trust You for the peace we need when circumstances
appear out of control.
Martin Wiles
Hodges,
South Carolina, USA
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