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Anyone feeling a little bit anxious at the moment? I’m usually a calm person, but then yesterday Jake coughed, and my mind started racing. Then today a lady at the shops coughed. A quick panicked glance confirmed my new found greatest fear—no mask. Then my head felt slightly warm. Oh no, what if…what if…what if… As John Ortberg wrote in his binge worthy book, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World “Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins. Fear sees a threat. Anxiety imagines one. Fear screams, Get out! Anxiety ponders, What if? Fear results in fight or flight. Anxiety creates doom and gloom.”[1]
Let’s consider briefly how we can have Peace in a Pandemic. Extinguishing the what if… Philippians 4:4-9 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” As we dig into this passage let’s start with the good news, three promises regarding Peace, and then work backwards to some practicals. The first two are in v. 7 where Paul says we can have the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Supernatural peace. A peace which can not be explained because it runs counter to our circumstances and the logical human response. The image that always comes to my mind when I think about this is Jesus sleeping on a boat in the middle of a storm. That’s a peace that passes understanding. Second, that peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Guard is a military term used for a garrison of soldiers keeping watch. God’s peace will be like a 24/7 security detail of former special forces soldiers keeping watch over your heart (source) and mind (outflow).[2] Everything is protected by the best of the best. The third promise is found at the end of verse 9 “And the God of peace will be with you.” For this promise, it’s helpful to have a look at John 20:19-21a “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you!”" Here we find the disciples also practicing safe social distancing by having a fear-filled lockdown in the upper room. Then the resurrected Jesus shows up to them extending Peace. Twice, Peace be with you! Like the buns of a burger Peace sandwiches the meat of the reality of the resurrection. That’s why He showed them His hands and side. Yes, He did die, and yet here He is. Peace. Death has been conquered. Atonement for sin has made. True Peace between man and creator is now possible because of Jesus. If that relationship has been restored then “what if?” doesn’t need to haunt us anymore. “If God is for us, who can be against us?”[3] So there we have it, 3 incredible promises regarding the Peace of God: 1-Peace that Transcends Understanding 2-Peace that Guards our Hearts and Minds 3-Peace that is With Us Now, all 3 Promises are prefaced with “AND”. “In other words, the promises are consequent upon something else which has been stated previously. In each case, the ‘something else’ is a series of commands. The Word of God is saying to us that, if we want to enjoy the promises, then we must obey the commands.” [4] Ortberg’s insight is again helpful when considering the 4 commands Paul gives to find that Peace that only God can give: 1-Celebrate God’s goodness. “Rejoice in the Lord always” (v. 4). 2-Ask God for help. “Let your requests be made known to God” (v. 6). 3-Leave your concerns with him. “With thanksgiving…” (v. 6). 4-Meditate on good things. “Think about the things that are good and worthy of praise” (v. 8 NCV). Celebrate. Ask. Leave. Meditate. C.A.L.M. [5] For the next 4 days I’ll post a more in-depth look into each of these four commands that can bring some much needed Calm in the middle of this storm. 1 Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado, page 4 2 “Hearts and minds point to source and outflow. The source is the heart, that comprehensive term which the Bible uses to include functions which we would distribute between mind, will, emotions and conscience. It is the inner side of the personality, and in particular the inner source from which all outer life springs. The mind is the outflow from this source in terms of definite plans which we entertain, imaginations which captivate us, and so forth.” Motyer, J. A. (1984). The message of Philippians (p. 206). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. 3 The New International Version. (2011). (Ro 8:31). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. 4 Motyer, J. A. (1984). The message of Philippians (p. 210). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. 5 Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado, page 10
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With many of us on lock down, for who knows how long, we thought we would share a list of books we've enjoyed over the years. Its by no means comprehensive but we hope you can find something to binge on rather than Netflix... Jesus
Sitting at the feet of the Rabbi Jesus by Spangler and Tverberg Who Is This Man? By John Ortberg Jesus, Mean and Wild by Mark Galley The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey Encounters With Jesus by Timothy Keller Who Was Jesus by NT Wright Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth Bailey Jesus - The Same by Charles Edward Jefferson Jesus: The Greatest Life of All by Charles Swindoll Biographies Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce by Eric Metaxas Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas Martin Luther by Eric Metaxas Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas The Apostle Paul by John Pollock Paul by NT Wright 50 People Every Christian Should Know by Warren Wiersbe Ruined by Ruth Everhart Let Me Die in Ireland by David Bercot Saving My Assassin by Virginia Prodan Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas The Hall of the Mighty Men Series by Graham Cliff Prayer Too Busy Not To Pray: Slowing Down to be With God by Bill Hybels Pursuit of God, Pursuit of Man, Knowledge of the Holy by A. W Tozer Prayer by Philip Yancey Prayer by Timothy Keller Women Lost Women of the Bible by Carolyn Custis James Half the church by Carolyn Custis James Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Lies Women Believe by Wolgemuth Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver Men The Making of a Man of God by Alan Redpath Twelve ordinary Men by John MacArthur Extreme Ondership by Willink and Babin Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson The Porn Myth by Matt Fraud Porn Again Christian by Mark Driscoll Redemption by Mike Wilkerson Church History How We Got the Bible by Neil Lightfoot Foxes Book of the Martyrs by David W. Bercot Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark Noll Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley Apologetics Mere Christianity by CS Lewis Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up? by David W. Bercot The Intolerance of Tolerance by D.A. Carson Language of Science and Faith by Francis Colins The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? By N.T Wright Jesus Among Other Gods by Ravi Zacharias Lotus and the Cross by Ravi Zacharias Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis Encounters With Jesus by Timothy Keller Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Answering Jihad and Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi Seeking Allah, Finding Jessu by Qureshi & Strobel Christian Living Radical by David Platt Counter Culture by David Platt To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain by Chandler and Wilson Masters Plan of Evangelism by Robert E Coleman Crash the Chatterbox by Steven Furtick Mind change by Thomas A Jones Prideful Souls Guide to Humility Thomas A Jones & Michael Fontenot The Radical Disciple by John Stott Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller Prodigal God by Timothy Keller Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller Every Good Endeavour by Timothy Keller How People Grow by Cloud and Townsend A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Repentance by Ed Anton The Tale of Three Kings by Edwards Gene Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus Uprising by Erwin McManus Crazy Love by Francis Chan Erasing Hell by Francis Chan Forgotten God by Francis Chan Multiply by Francis Chan Not a Fan by Francis Chan Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Not by Sight by John Bloom In the Pit with the Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson Your God is too Safe, Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg If You Want to Walk on Water…Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg When the game is over it all goes back in the box by John Ortberg Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado God Shaped Brain Timothy R. Jennings God Shaped Heart by Timothy R. Jennings Small Faith Great God, Philip Yancey Set Apart: Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly Life by R. Kent Hughes Grace Charis: God's Scandalous Grace for Us by Preston Sprinkle Grace by Max Lucado In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey Relationships Everyones Normal Until you Get To Know Them by John Ortberg I Know I Should Forgive, But by Dr. Lynch Father Fiction by Donald Miller A Dad Shaped Hole in my Heart by H. Norman Wright Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend Safe People by Cloud and Townsend Before you say I do by H. Norman Wright How to council a couple in 6 sessions or less by H. Norman Wright A Better way to think by H. Norman Wright From Bondage to Bonding by Nancy Groom Christian Fiction The Lost Letters of Pergamum by Bruce W. Longenecker Screw Tape Letters by CS Lewis The Great Divorce by CS Lewis Glimpses of Truth by Jack Cavanaugh The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers The Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers Discipline Ordering your Private World by Gordon MacDonald Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes Celebration of Discipline: The Path To Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster Suffering On Death by Timothy Keller Sacred Sorrow by Michael Card Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot The Spirit of Disciplines by Dallas Willard Spiritual Disciplines b Donald Whitney Theology How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart Charismatic Chaos by John MacArthur Strange Fire by John MacArthur Gospel of Ruth by Carolyn Custis James Ten Commandments by Kevin DeYoung Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by Richards and O’Brien Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth Bailey A Model of Christian Maturity by D. A. Carson God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel by Costi W. Hin Parenting Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel Growing up Social by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell Parenting With Kingdom Purpose by Ken Hemphill and Richard Ross Preparing your Son for Every Man’s Battle by Arterburn and Stoeker Preparing your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle by Shannon Ethridge Have a New Kid by Friday by Kevin Leman Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp Parenting by Paul David Tripp Raising Kids for True Greatness by Tim Kimmel Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis How to Really Love your Child by Ross Campbell How to Talk so kids will listen how to listen so kid will talk by Faber & Mazlish Sticky Faith by Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Boundaries with Teens by John Townsend Plugged in Parenting by Bob Waliszewski Parenting Teens with Love and Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch On Birth by Timothy Keller Marriage On Marriage by Timothy Keller The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman His Needs Her Needs by Willard F. Harley Jr Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler How to Improve your Marriage Without Talking About It by Love & Stosny Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Marriages in Crisis by James C. Dobson Cherish by Gary Thomas For Teens Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max & Jenna Lucado Jesus Freaks: Martyrs: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus by DC Talk The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper There is an astonishing clarity, an epiphany even, that suffering and trials can bring to our lives. One writer likened it to smelling salts that can awaken us out our false beliefs. This means we are living in a time of tremendous opportunity, not because we are in the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic, but because this pandemic has the potential to awaken not just ourselves but the whole world to a reality we try desperately to not see—we are mortal.
In Psalm 90:12 Moses prayed, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Here we find Moses devoting, not just one verse, but an entire Psalm to a meditation and pray to have a deeper realisation of a topic we don’t even like to consider for one second. Maybe we’ve got it wrong and Moses has it right. Maybe we are avoiding and denying something we should be facing and embracing? In Timothy Keller’s book succinctly titled, On Death, he writes: “Medicine and science have relieved us of many causes of early death, and today the vast majority of people decline and die in hospitals and hospices, away from the eyes of others. It is normal now to live to adulthood and not watch anyone die, or even see a corpse except in the brief glance of an open coffin at funeral.” Maybe with all our modern advances we’ve removed from our lives any reminder of a part of life we desperately need to be reminded of; life ends, our lives will end, because we are mortal. In our denial of death there is a paradox. We fear death because it can make life seem futile, but if we face our mortality we can live in a way that isn’t futile. Moses tells us recognising our mortality helps us “gain a heart of wisdom”. We discover in times like these that what we pursue to give life meaning is all to often completely insignificant when viewed from the limited days we live. Furthermore, the things we look to for security and reassurance are shown to be impotent when the reality of our mortality rises before our eyes. As Addison Leitch once said, “We’re all on a little ball of rock called Earth, and we’re spinning through space at millions of miles an hour. Someday a trapdoor is going to open up under every single one of us, and we will fall through it. And either there will be millions and millions of miles of nothing—or else there will be the everlasting arms of God.” At that moment our bank balances, community cred, and priceless possessions will count for nothing but in view of that moment considered now we are free then to live different lives until that moment comes. As C. S. Lewis once wrote, “If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.” The other fear, and perhaps the bigger one, that prevents us from being comfortable numbering our days is simply the fear of death itself. It is the ultimate unknown which we all face. Thankfully, the Gospel frees us from this fear so that we can pray Moses’ prayer and gain the wisdom we so desperately need in order to live lives free from regret. In Hebrews 2:10, 14-15 we read, “In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered…Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.” William Lane says the word translated “pioneer” really should be translated “champion”. So Jesus is our champion. He faced our greatest foe and conquered it. We no longer need to be enslaved to fear or any of his friends: panic, alarm, distress, anxiety, or worry. As free men and women we can accept and crazy enough, actually long for the reality of our mortality-death (Philippians 1:21-23). As we take the bread and the wine let them be a reminder of our Champion Jesus. He has conquered death and freed us from Fear. And as people set free from fear let’s number our days and gain the wisdom that comes from that practice. Making choices each day to live a life that truly matters. Investing not in things of this life or the here and now but rather in the age to come. Living here and now not for ourselves but for others—just like our Champion. Obey & Pray for Governing Authorities
Romans 13:1-5 “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” One of the easiest ways we can all help “flatten the curve” (slow the spread of the virus) is to comply with government recommendations. Remember, we do this not in fear and self-preservation, but as an act of love to the vulnerable whom this sickness might kill. Also, remember to pray for them as well as everyone else in the world. Our government leaders will make major decisions in the days, weeks, and months ahead that will have profound impact on all our lives. They need God’s help. Meet the Needs Among us Galatians 6:9-10 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” The Corona virus appears to discriminate. Children (praise God!) aren’t being affected nearly as much as the elderly. Further, healthy people will most likely be fine, while the immunocompromised, pregnant or those with chronic health conditions are at greater risk. If you have any needs please contact Jordan King (0404 000 913). He will coordinate with the uni students and young professionals who are eager to serve in whatever way they can. Over the next few months our lives will be filled with the inconvenience of canceling cherished events—but it so happens that self-sacrificial love is always inconvenient. Love your Actual Neighbours Luke 10:36-37 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” In the summary of the Parable of the Good Samaritan we are charged to have mercy on those in need as a way to fulfil the second greatest commandment (Matthew 22:39). We’ve attached to this email a card you can print and give out to your neighbours. Cyprian, an Elder in Carthage, during the plague between AD 249- AD 262 urged the believers with the following: “There is nothing remarkable in cherishing merely our own people with the due attentions of love, but that one might become perfect who should do something more than heathen men or publicans, one who, overcoming evil with good, and practicing a merciful kindness like that of God, should love his enemies as well. . . . Thus the good was done to all men, not merely to the household of faith.” Serve the Healthcare Workers Colossians 4:14 “Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.” There is little doubt that Luke must have helped Paul many times with his wounds from his frequent beatings and stoning’s, hence the use of the term of endearment “dear friend”. Paul clearly valued and honoured Luke for the service he provided as a Doctor & a disciple, we should do the same. Please remember to pray for and serve all those among us who work in the healthcare industry: Frans & Doret, Almayne, Pansey, Fiona, Pam, Jeab, Mia and Bunmi. Pam Lam will be helping to coordinate any help the above people may need during this time. Keep Connected Hebrews 10:23-25 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Time and again, history has shown that our bodies don’t just need health; our souls need hope. The human capacity to endure in the harshest of circumstances is incredible—so long as there is hope. For Christians, this means reminding ourselves and one another that Jesus is our only hope in life and in death. Christian community is the primary place where we process our anxieties, and preach the good news of Jesus to each other. While now is a time where we absolutely must significantly alter the way we meet, we must not give up small and safe gatherings, even if that means we have to connect by digital means (call, text, fb message, skype, facetime, zoom, etc). James 1:2–4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you
face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Now that is a challenging thought: we should consider it pure joy when we face trials. No toilet paper? Pure joy! No work? Pure joy! Sick loved ones? Pure joy?!?! That is hard teaching. Oh how I’ve missed James! Always direct enough to defeat my defences. How do we get to where James reckons we should be? How can we find that joy in the midst of trials? As an introduction, consider “consider” (1:2). The word “consider” is literally: “add it all up” . Maths back then was done a bit different than today. Today, 1 we say 1 + 1 + 1 = 3. Back in James’ day 3= 1 + 1 + 1. So James isn’t saying trials are in and of themselves pure joy. But he is saying that as his brothers and sisters (by extension then Jesus’ brothers and sisters) there is a way we can look at the trials of life and what happens during those times and then come to a conclusion that fills our heart with pure joy. So let’s take a closer look at James’ equation so we can get to the same place. 1. Trials Test our Faith Congrats to the Smith family—they’ve got the most popular surname in Australia (as well as in USA, UK and NZ). “The name comes from occupations that work with metal such as goldsmiths, silversmiths and blacksmiths. The type of furnace they use is called a forge or smithy, which is designed to reach superheated temperatures to allow metals to hit their melting points.” The 2 word translated “test” by James has the same idea behind it, metals being put into a furnace in order to be purified and shown to be genuine. If we are 3 honest with our selves, I think we all know our faith needs fiery trials. Thankfully, Jesus is also a Smith. In Malachi 3 we have a great prophecy about Jesus (as well as John the Baptist: compare Mal 3:1 with Matt 11:10). Looking closer at verse 3-5 of Malachi 3 we find this description of Jesus: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, and the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the Lord, as in days gone by, as in former years." “So I will come to put you on trial.” We need Jesus the Smith. Our faith can’t be increased , 4 but it can be purified. So often our faith becomes polluted with lesser things: trusting in our health, wealth, and prosperity. Ironically, in our current time of trial, it is our health which has been shown to be weak, our wealth which has had the biggest one- day plunge ever and our prosperous homes which have now become 5 temporary prisons. Trials expose how foolish it is to put our faith in anything or anyone other than God. That’s why trials are often fertile ground for the gospel to grow. As Amos 4:10 reminds us, God sends plagues in order to send us back to Him. Let’s get our faith back in Him alone. 2. A Purified Faith Perseveres until Maturity In our text James heavily emphasises the importance of perseverance: “the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature...”. For James, perseverance is the first product of a purified faith and the ongoing character trait that moves us onto maturity. I like the ESV translation here which is steadfastness rather than perseverance. It brings to my mind the imagery of Jeremiah 17:7-8 “...blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” I love that image. No fear. No worries. And lots of fruit. That’s what we can be like when our faith is purified. We can become steadfast trees that no matter what the circumstances of life are like—heat or drought—we stand steadfast. It is then we really begin to standout, as AW Tozer once wrote: “A scared world needs a fearless church.” James’ final point in our text is that when we begin to live that steadfast life, with roots down deep into the stream, perseverance gets to work. Jesus, like all good Smiths, knows that the fiery trials must continue until He sees His own reflection in precious metals with which he works. This requires not just steadfastness but the dreaded “s” word, submission: “Let perseverance finish its work”. However, a purified faith that is persevering doesn’t need to shun submission because “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Ro 8:28). Once again, AW Tozer provides a helpful perspective: “While it looks like things are out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who has not surrendered His authority.” |