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I’m reading through the Bible this year, and I’m currently in Leviticus. As I have read through, I was reminded of something Pastor Chuck talked about a lot. 

All of the details about the tabernacle, the purification, and the plans for the ark of the covenant were lost on me for so many years. And even now, I don’t fully understand the historical significance of these details. But Pastor Chuck had such insight into these things. His belief was that sin brough us into a world of chaos. God brought order, starting with setting the law in place. 


The Old Testament law was simply a shadow of the order that would come through Jesus Christ. I am thankful for a God of order and not chaos. 


“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:33‬)


There is so much chaos around us every day. I can personally attest to this fact. Some days I feel like I can handle anything. Other days I feel like my legs have been cut from under me. In the moments when I can’t hold myself up, I lay at the feet of Jesus. I tune out the world and listen for His soothing voice. He brings me peace and restoration because He’s a God of order.


When I have spent time with my Savior, I remember what my purpose is. I am restored to peace in my mind and heart. And the enemy better watch out! I challenge you this week to lean into Jesus. I challenge you to awaken yourself to the God of order.


The following is a song that my Dad wrote. When we release the chaos, clarity and peace become our banner. Please listen and share. His is such a beautiful story of restoration, and he is telling it through the gift of songwriting.




A Prayer in Chaos:

God, I thank you that for the order and peace you offer to me every day. Help me to remember to spend time with you so that my mind can be renewed and restored. Jesus, right now I want to pray for the people of Ukraine. Protect the missionaries, the children, and the innocent civilians in this time of chaos. Bring peace as only you can. I pray that we, the Church, would wake up to those in need around us and around the world. Break our hearts for what breaks your heart. Give us your vision for our community, our nation, and our world. In Jesus’ name, amen.


© Jill Cook and Unbroken & Undone Ministries.  All rights reserved.

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