DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- CALM IN CHAOS

DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- CALM IN CHAOS

"Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons." (John 18:3)

CALM IN CHAOS

It was a tumultuous scene. All these soldiers with their weapons. The disciples were not sure what what happening. It was no doubt a riotous event. Yelling and cursing. Fighting between the disciples and the soldiers. In the confusion, Peter drew his sword and lopped off the ear of a servant of the high priest. It was total chaos.

But there in the midst of the chaos stood a Man. He was serene, unruffled by the chaos. He simply said, "Who are you looking for?" knowing full well that He was the target. When they said they had come for Jesus of Nazareth, He simply said, "I am He." In other words, I am the One you are looking for.

Jesus did not run. He did not fight back or resist capture. He did not evade the search warrant. He was not flustered. There was a calmness about His response to this hectic scene.

It is so easy for me to respond to chaos with my own chaos, and to act the part of Peter by lashing out against those who oppose me. But I don't think Jesus ever gets flustered or out of control. He is the calm in the chaos.

When I am surrounded by tumult, I can know that Jesus is not drawn into the confusion. He is the calm in the eye of the hurricane, and I can rest in Him.

This is not easy because my flesh wants to be like Peter. May I learn to trust the One who is in control of the situation and rest in Him. I can face with peace whatever comes because He is peace.

Love, Dad