Chaos Defeated—Two2Grow, June 24
Chaos Defeated—Two2Grow, June 24
“Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.” Revelation 4:6a NIV
Have you ever experienced chaos—whether in your circumstances or in your inner emotional life? You lose all your fixed points in life, and confusion and fear take over.
The devil is the master of chaos. Whenever he enters the picture, that's what he brings. Chaos is what happens when God's good and peaceful order is turned upside down.
In the Book of Revelation, John is given a vision of heaven where he sees God's throne and the angels worshiping Him. There is something in particular I want you to notice, and that is the sea-like expanse in front of the throne and the fact that it is clear.
Why is this significant? In our day, the sea often brings pleasant feelings. We may think of beaches, swimming, boating, or going on a cruise. Yet in biblical times, people often looked at the sea with fear. The sea is typically portrayed in Scripture as a wild and untamed place associated with chaos and danger.
Many of us can relate to being in a stormy sea where we feel completely out of control.
Yet what we see in Revelation is that the powers of chaos are tamed and under the feet of God. The fact that the sea is transparent speaks of God transforming chaos into peace. What was once a source of fear and uncertainty has become clear, calm, and fully subject to God's rule—chaos is tamed and turned into divine, peaceful order!
Take courage today if you are facing chaos. Jesus defeated the devil, and chaos is under God's feet. You might not see any way forward, but for God it is transparent—He sees through the sea, so to speak.
The powers of chaos will not define your life, nor will they have the final say. Put your hope in God; you will yet praise Him (Ps. 42:11).
Father, thank You for defeating the devil and the powers of chaos and for bringing me and my loved ones into a place of peace, order, and flourishing.
Pastor Mikael Stenhammar, PhD
Have you ever experienced chaos—whether in your circumstances or in your inner emotional life? You lose all your fixed points in life, and confusion and fear take over.
The devil is the master of chaos. Whenever he enters the picture, that's what he brings. Chaos is what happens when God's good and peaceful order is turned upside down.
In the Book of Revelation, John is given a vision of heaven where he sees God's throne and the angels worshiping Him. There is something in particular I want you to notice, and that is the sea-like expanse in front of the throne and the fact that it is clear.
Why is this significant? In our day, the sea often brings pleasant feelings. We may think of beaches, swimming, boating, or going on a cruise. Yet in biblical times, people often looked at the sea with fear. The sea is typically portrayed in Scripture as a wild and untamed place associated with chaos and danger.
Many of us can relate to being in a stormy sea where we feel completely out of control.
Yet what we see in Revelation is that the powers of chaos are tamed and under the feet of God. The fact that the sea is transparent speaks of God transforming chaos into peace. What was once a source of fear and uncertainty has become clear, calm, and fully subject to God's rule—chaos is tamed and turned into divine, peaceful order!
Take courage today if you are facing chaos. Jesus defeated the devil, and chaos is under God's feet. You might not see any way forward, but for God it is transparent—He sees through the sea, so to speak.
The powers of chaos will not define your life, nor will they have the final say. Put your hope in God; you will yet praise Him (Ps. 42:11).
Father, thank You for defeating the devil and the powers of chaos and for bringing me and my loved ones into a place of peace, order, and flourishing.
Pastor Mikael Stenhammar, PhD