The Uplift in the Uproar

Based on Isaiah 32-33, Colossians 1

"And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;" Isaiah 32:17‭-‬18

Chaos is caused by continuous conflict, contention & the "cons" instead of the "pros"...when division is the goal, there is no resolution...there's just "agree to disagree," and there isn't any unity. This is bound to eventually bring angry uproar for various reasons, but thankfully, God is the peace in the storm, and the Uplift in the uproar! When we want to live righteously instead of unrighteously, we have the work of peace & the effect of quietness & assurance forever! When we give up the goal of division for the goal of spreading the peace of God, we become calm, no matter how high the waves get!

"Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken." Isaiah 33:20

A quiet habitation. A sure place which never falls down. Sounds too good to be true, right? If you're looking in the ends of the earth, then yes, it's too good to be true...but if you're looking to The Word of God & praying, then that place can surely be found! This world has a lot of noise, but God's Word has a sweet melody about it which brings the uplift in the uproar!

"and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven." Colossians 1:20

Instead of closing your ears to drown out the negativity, how about opening them up to Jesus! Seek Him. Listen for Him. He died so we could have new life through repentance, water baptism in Jesus' Name & receiving the Holy Ghost! He is alive & ready to be our Uplift in the uproar!