In the Chaos

The Christmas story we've come to know isn't the peaceful, silent night we often imagine—it's actually filled with chaos, uncertainty, and messiness. From Mary's terrifying announcement to Zachariah's speechlessness, from Joseph's doubts to Herod's murderous rage, the first Christmas was anything but calm. Yet in the midst of all this turmoil, we witness something remarkable: worship. Mary sings her Magnificat while her future remains uncertain. Zachariah prophesies the moment his voice returns. Shepherds abandon their flocks to glorify God. Wise men defy a tyrant after encountering Jesus. The profound lesson here is that we can worship Jesus in our chaos, not just in our peace. When we focus on Christ rather than our circumstances, we experience transformation. The challenge we face is this: what are we focusing on in our own messy seasons? Are we consumed by the chaos, or are we, like these biblical figures, able to see past our circumstances to worship the One who is greater than any storm we face? This message invites us to shift our gaze from our problems to our Savior, discovering that worship isn't dependent on perfect conditions but on a perfect God.