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Book review...Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World

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Book Description-Practical instruction for living a confident life in a world filled with chaos and crisis. In the New York Times best-seller What in the World Is Going On? Dr. David Jeremiah summarized ten prophetic clues that are coming true in our own generation. In light of these chaotic events, how can we continue to live a life of commitment and confidence? Looking through the lens of the same verses that speak of Christ’s return Dr. Jeremiah now points us to the habits we must establish that will form a pattern for living with certain hope in our uncertain times. They include how to stay: * Centered in Christ * Committed to the Word * Compassionate toward others * Connected to the church * Consistent in your walk * Calm in your heart * Certain of His coming * Confident in your faith

I found this book to be refreshing....scary at times...but refreshing. It reminded me that we have "already read the end of the Book...and we win." Each chapter is a challenge to stay....stay calm, compassionate, constructive, challenged, connected, centered, confident, consistent, committed and convinced. Examples are given to show that the times we are living in are indeed chaotic....as if we didn't already know....but, they are presented in a way that makes them seem less chaotic. Dr. Jeremiah puts it into perspective. From page 11, here is one of the best paragraphs of the book. "None of us know what the future holds for our own crisis. My prayer for you is that you come through your crisis strong. This can be a time of maturity for all of us, helping us to understand that we are not citizens of this world, and that we cannot place our faith in any of its establishments or institutions. As we await His return, we trust Him to care for our every need, and we remember that Jesus himself said, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head. (Matthew 8:20)" Do we really long for that ultimate and eternal home, rather than simply a place to lay our heads? " That's the true question for us all. Do we truly look forward to spending eternity in Heaven with Jesus or do we look for heaven here on earth? If the latter is true for you, then this current chaotic world is all consuming. However, if the former is true, we can keep the faith, knowing that the end means the ultimate reward, Heaven. I do not believe we are to bury our heads in the sand. This is indeed a most chaotic world. We must remain vigilant against the attacks to our faith, freedom and country. However, knowing that God already knows what is happened yesterday, is happening currently, and will happen in the future, gives us hope and faith to stay the course. It is in trying times that our faith is strengthened. It shapes who we are, down deep. Rather than being consumed by the troubling times, draw near to the Lord and allow Him to carry you through this time..to the other side. We are to help each other, to show the love of Christ and to grow in Him. We can't do that if we are consumed with worry and fret. Yes, stay aware of the issues at hand, but also stay aware of those who need the love of Christ- and show it to them. NOTHING is impossible with God. This book is on my highly recommended list. Every believer in Jesus Christ should have a copy of their own. Read it.....and in those moments of trials, read it again. I leave you with the final paragraph from the book, "That's what Paul is shouting: "Awake! Awake! He's coming! Live every single moment for Him as if you knew this would be your last on earth and the sweet moment of reunion. Do nothing you wouldn't want to be doing when the Lord of the universe comes to claim His bride. The victory will be overwhelming- let's put on the armor of light and take our stand."
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