"Peace in Calamity"

Finding Peace in Calamity

Scripture Reading — Habakkuk 3:17-19

Though . . . the fields produce no food . . . yet I will rejoice in the Lord . . . in God my Savior.

Habakkuk 3:17-18

After watching/reading the daily news, or after receiving a worrisome report, we may find ourselves asking; “How can I find peace and joy in the midst of what’s going on today?”

How do you respond to bad news and reports of trouble and struggle in so many places? What happens to your walk with the Lord?

In Habakkuk 3: Faced with news of an upcoming war, the prophet Habakkuk who exemplifies great faith, anticipates food shortages and hunger throughout the land. But in the face of such calamity, he declares that he will still rejoice in God his Savior. External circumstances are not going to stop him from finding personal peace and joy in the Lord.

As Christians, we can rejoice in the midst of the most challenging circumstances because of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Even in the toughest of times—such as having to look death in the face—we know that according to (Romans 8:39). “nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord”

In the midst of bad news and hard times, never forget that God loves us, no matter what. By his Spirit, he comforts us. He is always in full control of our lives. That is a joyful reality that gives us peace even in the most difficult of times.

Lord, thank you for being with us always! Give us strength to rejoice in you, no matter what troubles we face. Amen.