DIS-RUP-TION
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Disruption “The action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.”(Cambridge English Dictionary). OR “Something that changes your plans or interrupts some event or process.” (vocabulary.com dictionary)
It can be difficult to know where to put our trust when everything around us seems to be changing. There is major DISRUPTION taking place all around the world including in our State, in our City, and in our lives! Things we’ve taken for granted in life from eating out, going to school, attending sports events, to taking a stroll through the mall, to going to church, attending weddings and funerals, etc . . . . DISRUPTION!
What was true about our economy two weeks ago is not necessarily true today. What was true about our schedules two weeks ago is not necessarily true today. So, why should I always rejoice, pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances?
Here’s why: I believe that in the chaos of our changing world, God’s character has not changed. His economy is not at risk. His plans are not thwarted. He is still present, He is still good, and He is still providing for us.
Disruption may not be pleasant. However, it’s in times of disruption that I find myself growing in my faith and trusting the One who is in charge, NO MATTER WHAT!
Because of that I can rejoice always, my FATHER who breathed life in me to begin with has not forgotten me!
Because of that I have a place to go where my prayers are always heard. His prayer office has not been shut down, nor have his hours of watching out for me been shortened. Abba/Papa/Daddy/Father hears my every cry, and yes, . . . whisper.
Because my God is in charge “no matter what,” I can give thanks in all circumstances.
Hold onto the truth today that you have a loving and generous Father that longs to take care of you. He is inviting you to turn towards him today, and to experience the comfort and stability that come from trusting in a generous Father who is so pleased to call you His Child!
Where will you choose to focus your attention today? Will you let these challenging days pull you away from God’s goodness, or will you lean into him and experience his love and presence even now?
Ask God to make his presence known to you today. Not only does God provide us with the physical things we need, but also blesses us with His Presence. Ask him to draw near to you today.
Yes,“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18
P.S. I’d enjoy hearing from you about how God has your back as you experience DISRUPTION. An email, text, phone call are all welcome.
Love “all-ya’ll!”
Pastor Tom