The Stillness of Death vs. The Commotion of Life

The Stillness of Death vs. the Commotion of Life

We instinctively crave peace, tranquility, and the familiar comfort of routine. We shy away from disruption, trouble, and change, yearning for a life devoid of commotion. Indeed, the only place truly free of disturbance is the cemetery, where stillness reigns supreme. But that stillness is the stillness of death.

The very essence of life, especially divine life, is disruptive. Light piercing darkness inevitably causes a stir. When Jesus entered the world, His presence ignited a firestorm, challenging the status quo and shaking the foundations of established order. God’s presence, by its very nature, is a catalyst for change. If the living God has truly entered your life, expect a similar upheaval.

Therefore, resist the temptation to seek a tranquil, uneventful existence. A life devoid of divine commotion is a life slowly withering, a living cemetery. Instead, embrace the stirring, the turning over, the divine interruption.

Allow God to disrupt your comfortable routines, to shake you from your complacency. Fix your gaze on Him, not on the predictable patterns of your life.

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die” because their deeds are not yet complete in God’s sight.  Revelation 3:2

Heavenly Father, I confess that I often cling to comfort and routine, fearing the disruption of Your presence. Forgive me for seeking a life of undisturbed tranquility, a life that ultimately leads to spiritual stagnation. I invite You, Lord, to interrupt my day, to shake me from my complacency, and to ignite a holy commotion within me. Breathe life into the dormant areas of my heart, and empower me to embrace the change You desire to bring. Help me to be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die. I surrender my plans and routines to You, trusting that Your interruptions are for my good and Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It can not be changed without changing our thinking.

Break free from the rut, abandon the routine. Invite the fresh, dynamic presence of God to permeate your life, to ignite a holy commotion within you. Stir up the embers of your faith, for God desires to resurrect the dormant, lifeless areas of your life.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼