The Crescendo of Chaos and the Call to Truth
The Morning
Reflection
This morning, as I sat with my coffee and the
soft hum of the world waking up, I felt something stirring in my heart — a
question that wouldn’t leave me alone.
If you are a non-believer, do you feel
that the world becomes more confusing each day?
Do decisions made in high places seem to make less and less sense, especially
when it comes to adding value to our communities, our families, and our
country?
And if you are a believer, do you feel
that the enemy is getting bolder — even braver — almost like the court jesters
of centuries past who, under the favour of their king, could do no wrong? These
jesters danced in the courts, mocking truth and twisting laughter into
deception, serving chaos with a grin.
It feels, doesn’t it, as though time itself is
speeding up. The days blur. The headlines never stop. The noise grows louder.
And in both hearts — believer and non-believer — there’s a sense that something
deeper is at play.
I believe this crescendo of confusion and
chaos is no accident. It is spiritual warfare dressed as entertainment, policy,
and distraction. Yet amid this rising noise, there is still a soft, steady
whisper calling to us:
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
(Psalm 46:10, NIV)
That whisper is where truth begins — and where
courage is born.
The Court
Jester’s Dance
In my country, like many others, we see the
signs of pride before the fall. Trade wars erupt, not between neighbours who
seek peace, but between nations competing for power and control. We poke at
giants while standing on shaky ground, and somehow convince ourselves we can
win through arrogance or rhetoric.
I’ve watched this unfold, not just as a
citizen, but as a father, a business owner, and a believer. It hurts to see the
underdog — our people — paying the price for the pride of leaders who no longer
bow before truth.
When I think about it spiritually, it reminds
me of that court jester — the one who dances before the king, flattering
him, mocking righteousness, laughing at integrity. The jester knows he serves a
temporary kingdom, but he doesn’t care. He dances faster, louder, more
foolishly, believing he is safe as long as he keeps the king entertained.
But here’s the truth: every jest ends, and
every kingdom built on pride will fall.
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty
spirit before a fall.”
(Proverbs 16:18, NIV)
And so, as I look around today, I see jesters
dancing everywhere — in media, in politics, in corporations, even in churches
that have traded conviction for applause. The enemy delights in this
performance because every laugh, every distraction, keeps us from the stillness
of truth.
But make no mistake — as fast as the jester
dances, he’s tearing down his own stage. Jesus will return to reclaim His
throne, and the kingdom of mockery will crumble beneath His feet.
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth.”
(Philippians 2:10, NIV)
The
Acceleration of Time
Have you felt it too — how quickly time seems
to be passing?
Weeks turn to months in a blink. Years feel shorter, even though they haven’t
changed in length. But perhaps what we’re feeling isn’t just the pace of modern
life — it’s the compression of eternity pressing in on time.
The Bible speaks of this:
“If those days had not been cut short, no one
would survive, but for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.”
(Matthew 24:22, NIV)
We are living in accelerated times —
spiritually, emotionally, morally. The enemy senses his time is limited, and
his chaos grows more frantic. But as followers of Christ, this isn’t a time for
fear; it’s a time for witnessing.
When the darkness intensifies, even a single
candle becomes more powerful. When confusion reigns, truth becomes
revolutionary. And when hearts grow cold, love becomes the greatest act of
resistance.
That’s why I believe now — more than ever — truth
must be spoken, both by believers and non-believers alike.
Because truth, even when whispered, carries
the sound of heaven.
The Compass
Within
Each of us has a built-in compass — a
conscience that no satellite or smartphone can replace. It doesn’t rely on
technology or public opinion. It’s the quiet pulse of eternity written into our
being by the Creator Himself.
“Since they show that the requirements of the
law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness.”
(Romans 2:15, NIV)
Even those who don’t yet believe in Christ
feel that nudge — that sense of “this is right” or “this is wrong.” But the
danger of our age is not that people have lost their conscience; it’s that
they’ve learned to ignore it.
We drown it out with noise.
We justify what we know to be wrong.
We call evil good and good evil.
The prophet Isaiah warned us about this:
“Woe to those who call evil good and good
evil,
who put darkness for light and light for darkness.”
(Isaiah 5:20, NIV)
So what do we do? We return to the compass.
We follow truth even when it costs us comfort.
We obey conviction even when it isolates us.
We serve others even when it goes unnoticed.
Because obedience to truth — not applause — is
the true mark of faith.
Submission
and Surrender
In the midst of the current turmoil, I’ve
thought deeply about what it means to submit — not in weakness, but in
wisdom.
Sometimes, as individuals or as nations, we
fight battles that cannot be won in the moment. Pride pushes us to “stand our
ground,” but faith reminds us to kneel first.
Submission is not defeat; it’s alignment with
divine timing.
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the
devil, and he will flee from you.”
(James 4:7, NIV)
When we surrender our will to God, we make
room for His. We stop fighting walls that He’s asking us to walk around.
Remember Jericho — the walls didn’t fall because of strategy or force; they
fell because of obedience.
Sometimes, the greatest strength is to stop
fighting what cannot yet be changed and start trusting what God has already
promised.
That doesn’t mean we stay silent in the face
of injustice. It means we act with discernment, not with desperation.
And while the nations rage, God’s plan
unfolds.
“The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he
thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm
forever.”
(Psalm 33:10–11, NIV)
The
Forgotten Wisdom of the Elders
There’s another thing I’ve noticed lately —
how our culture has begun to disregard the wisdom of the elderly.
In workplaces, in communities, even in
families, the voices of those who have lived through war, loss, and redemption
are being pushed aside in favour of what’s trending. Yet the Bible calls us to honour
those who have gone before us.
“Stand up in the presence of the aged, show
respect for the elderly and revere your God.”
(Leviticus 19:32, NIV)
When we silence wisdom, we amplify
foolishness.
When we discard experience, we repeat mistakes.
When we ignore elders, we invite chaos.
This, too, is part of the enemy’s plan — to
sever generational links of truth and create a people so distracted they forget
the foundation that holds them up.
But we can reverse that. We can restore honour.
Ask questions. Listen to stories. Seek
counsel.
It’s not about age — it’s about humility.
The humility to say, “I don’t know everything. Teach me.”
Because wisdom grows when it’s shared — and
dies when it’s ignored.
Three Ways
to Serve Others in Truth
So how do we live differently in this
accelerating, chaotic world?
How do we become lights in a time of confusion — witnesses of truth when lies
seem louder?
Here are three ways I believe we can
serve others in truth.
1. Serve
Through Integrity
Integrity is truth in motion. It’s the
consistency between what we say and what we do.
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but
the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
(Proverbs 11:3, NIV)
In a culture built on appearances, integrity
is rebellion.
It means choosing honesty when deceit would be easier.
It means keeping your word even when no one is watching.
Serving others with integrity means showing up
— not for applause, but for purpose. It means doing your work as unto the Lord,
not man (Colossians 3:23).
When others see that your life is guided by
principles higher than preference, they begin to sense something divine — the
unshakable peace of a person walking in truth.
Integrity is not loud. It’s steady.
It doesn’t shout; it shines.
2. Serve
Through Compassion
In a time where people are quick to judge,
compassion is a radical act.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
(Ephesians 4:32, NIV)
To serve through compassion is to see beyond behaviour
and into the heart. It’s understanding that pain often hides behind anger, and
confusion often hides behind pride.
Jesus modelled this perfectly. When the woman
caught in adultery stood before her accusers, He didn’t condemn her — He
revealed truth in love.
“Let any one of you who is without sin be the
first to throw a stone at her.”
(John 8:7, NIV)
Compassion doesn’t ignore sin; it points to
redemption.
It reminds people that they are not defined by their failure, but by their
Creator.
Every act of compassion is a sermon without
words — and in a world deafened by noise, that may be the only sermon someone
hears.
3. Serve
Through Courage
Truth requires courage — the courage to stand
when it’s easier to blend in, to speak when it’s easier to stay silent.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:9, NIV)
The courage to serve others in truth means
saying the hard thing in love. It means being a voice of clarity when confusion
reigns. It means refusing to compromise your convictions for comfort.
Courage doesn’t always roar.
Sometimes it’s the quiet decision to keep doing what’s right even when no one
else joins you.
When you serve others with courage, you awaken
the same strength in them. You remind them that truth still has power, and that
God’s people still stand.
The Return
of the King
As the jester dances faster, as nations clash
and morality fades, it’s easy to feel like darkness is winning. But don’t be
deceived — it’s only the final act before the curtain falls.
Jesus is not absent. He is watching. Waiting.
Preparing.
“Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and
“every eye will see him.”
(Revelation 1:7, NIV)
Every kingdom that rejects truth will face the
King of Truth. Every lie will bow before the Word that cannot lie.
Our role isn’t to panic — it’s to prepare.
Our mission isn’t to argue — it’s to witness.
Our calling isn’t to hide — it’s to shine.
Each of us has a role in this divine story.
Each breath, each moment, each conversation matters. You might think your
kindness doesn’t count, your prayers aren’t heard, or your voice isn’t loud
enough — but heaven counts differently.
The Final
Reflection
As I finish writing this morning, I look out
the window and watch the light slowly rise. There’s peace in knowing that even
as the world shakes, God’s foundation stands unshaken.
The jester may dance, the kingdoms may
tremble, but truth remains.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words
will never pass away.”
(Matthew 24:35, NIV)
So whether you are a believer or not, whether
you’re questioning or confident, I ask you to do one thing today:
Seek truth. Speak truth. Live truth.
If you do that, you will find the path — and
the path will always lead you home.
And along the way, remember this:
Each breath is sacred.
Each moment is a gift.
Each conversation has the power to lift another soul closer to God.
The time may be speeding up, but eternity is
waiting — and Jesus is still the way, the truth, and the life.
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth
will set you free.”
(John 8:32, NIV)
Compassion doesnt ignore sin; points to redemption! So appreciate that!
ReplyDeleteSuper read again! Feels so current & true