Saturday, June 25, 2022

Beware of Confusion

Confusion is like a red light at a train crossing. We need to stop, look, and listen. Beware of confusion. It warns us that we are moving in the wrong direction. To ignore confusion could lead to dangerous consequences. Confusion means that we lack wisdom and understanding. Always beware of confusion.

When you're confused, look and listen to God's word. The Bible makes it clear that confusion is a spiritual issue. Stop until confusion is resolved. "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace" (1 Corinthians 14:33). Beware that confusion means God is not in it. Confusion tells us clearly that we are not following God's way. Beware of the warning. God's way is peace.

Peace and confusion never travel together. Peace is evidence that God is at work in our lives. Peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. To the contrary, confusion tells us that we have missed God's way. When we see confusion in our lives, families, churches, and society, it is for sure that we have missed God's way. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts" (Colossians 3:15).

Peace always works with wisdom. God's wisdom brings peace. Ask God for wisdom, when you are confused. Wisdom is a gift of God to all who ask and believe. Confusion is dismissed by wisdom. "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).