Peace In A Crazy-Paced Culture

Jesus promised, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. 

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” 

– John 16:33  

We live in a “microwave age.” If we need information, it’s one click away on our phone. If we’re hungry, we want to grab food and go. And if we’re in a hurry, which happens every day, we want everyone around us to speed it up and get out of our way. We wonder, “Don’t they have places to go and people to see?”

Jesus lived during a time when meat was slow cooked over a fire and people lounged at the dinner table for hours. I imagine it must have been a lot easier for His disciples to relax and wait than it is for us today. 

I wonder how Jesus would handle our fast paced culture if He arrived on Earth today. Imagine Jesus walking around with you during a typical, crazy paced day.

Do you think Jesus would jump right into your over-packed schedule and tag along as you ran from place to place? Would He heal, help, and love all those around Him wherever you went? Would He invite you to slow down and sit awhile with Him? Then would you experience His peace in the midst of chaos?

Hebrews 13:8 tells us, Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So the answer is YES. Jesus would meet us right in the middle of our chaos and change the coarse of our days. Boy do I need that!

It seems to me that every day ends with an incomplete “To Do” list. I’ve checked off a few things but more remains undone. I didn’t get around to calling her back so we could make plans. The pharmacy will call again tomorrow reminding me to pick up the medication. And I forgot to call to set up the repairs our refrigerator needs. So many calls to make; but not enough hours in the day to make them.

That’s why I’m so thankful Jesus calls me every day through my 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call. 

Faithfully and consistently, every day at 3:00pm my alarm and phone remind me that no matter how busy I am or what mess I’ve gotten myself in, Jesus is still with me and God still loves me. Being reminded of these everlasting truths, brings peace into the middle of my day. I hope it does you too. 

The pace of our culture keeps getting faster and faster. Busyness is our “new normal”, and exhaustion is often our constant companion. But Jesus’ desires haven’t changed over two thousand years. He wanted His disciples to experience the supernatural peace He provides. He wants the same for you today.

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