“For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not created it a chaos, he formed it to be inhabited): ‘I am the Lord, and there is no other. I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, “Seek me in chaos.” I the Lord speak the truth, I declare what is right.’” (Isaiah 45:18-19) Throughout scripture, God has given clear and concise directions to His creation. If we fail to acknowledge it or accept it, that’s our choice. But often what we choose affects an area well beyond our own personal space. It’s the butterfly effect, which implies that small things can serve as catalysts that can impact greater events.
“For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not created it a chaos, he formed it to be inhabited): ‘I am the Lord, and there is no other. I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, “Seek me in chaos.” I the Lord speak the truth, I declare what is right.’” (Isaiah 45:18-19) Throughout scripture, God has given clear and concise directions to His creation. If we fail to acknowledge it or accept it, that’s our choice. But often what we choose affects an area well beyond our own personal space. It’s the butterfly effect, which implies that small things can serve as catalysts that can impact greater events.
Have you ever just smiled at a stranger? Said a sincere good morning? How about wishing another a blessed day? The truth is we don’t ever know what kind of an impact we’ll have of those around us. But the other half of that truth is this: Being positive, upbeat, pleasant, warm, or charming will serve the world better than chaos. We are not magnets in which opposites attract. In other words, anger won’t bring happiness and pleasantries aren’t likely to bring about hate. Rather our world will reflect what we give it. Whenever we spout poison, flowers probably aren’t going to grow around us. God didn’t place Adam and Eve in a wild, deserted area, but rather a lush and peaceful garden. Their actions, however, prompted rather significant following events that have brought us to this present. As their sons and daughters, however, we do not have to continue in their footsteps. We can change the future, however slightly, which can then influence others beyond ourselves. We do that through love. Love brings peace, even if it is only one baby step at a time. Success, whether great or small, is still success. And, like ripples formed by a stone tossed into water, bringing peace to personal space can radiate outward and grow. Our peace through Christ shines brightly - never believe anything less - and His peace has the potential to cover in love the chaos man has brought into the world.
