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By chie tal-layo
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1 Corinthians 14:33 (NKJV)
Confusion means misunderstanding that might cause chaos and disorder. As Christians, How could we avoid confusion for us not to turn our world upside-down and bring order? How could we justify the HE (God himself) is the author of peace especially in our daily walks?
Paul says in Corinthians that God is the author of peace (1 Cor. 14:33), of harmony and Paul was a living testimony of it. We knew that Paul was once a persecutor of the disciples of Jesus. He himself was confused though he was known also as a man of wisdom. The enemy had used his talent to scorn people, to tempt them, and to persuade them to turn their ways away from God. Still God, who perfected everything, worked in his life and used him as one of his good preacher during his time. God poured out his anointing to Paul and cleared his mind. He became Jesus’ disciple at the very moment and accepted all his mistakes and turned from his wicked ways.
If you will look at what had happened to Paul, it was quite unbelievable, obscure but amazing. It is proven that God doesn’t want any of His children lived a miserable life away from Him. But only hypocrites would ask the question, “Why Christians experience hardship when they are saying that with God their life will be full of JOY, PEACE, WISDOM, LOVE, etc…?” Can you answer that without hesitation and confusion?
We don’t need to turn the time just to prove to others that God really helps us find answer in every question we have by looking at the lives of early believers of God because we don’t have to prove anything to other people – either a believer or unbeliever. The first thing we have to do is first believe in our hearts wholeheartedly that God would always open His hands for those who are confused and heavily laden. We should stay with His words and promises that He himself will turn our weary hearts to a joyful one and we have to remember that in every Christian walk, trials would come but He is the God of order, the God of peace, and the God of LOVE. Though we sometimes forget to seek for His guidance especially when we are not experiencing any problems, He will still use an instrument (or someone) to help us remember His grace. Though Satan works overtime just to deceive people, remember that God always doubled His time just to be with His children – as personal savior and a friend who is always there in times of need.
Luckily, we could look at our confusion on the brighter side… when we are confused we seek for help, for guidance, and even for assurance just to make things clear. We must look straight to Jesus or stay focused to Him, just like what apostle Paul did when he became blind. He listened to God’s voice and he was not LOST for the rest of his life.
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There are a few grammar and punctuation issues that, if polished, could make this an easier read. I'd also recommend not starting a story with a definition - there are definitely more interesting ways to grab your reader.
This was very convicting and interesting. Keep writing!