Living with
Confidence in a Chaotic World
(What on Earth Should
We Do Now?)
by David Jeremiah
Reviewed by Pat Beaty
In his introduction to this revealing work, Dr. Jeremiah
reminds us that, in his previous book, he summarized ten world events and
related them to the prophetic Word of God. The author lists in this present book a number of previous
events and relates them to the time just before the time when Jesus is to
return to Earth. He defines the
word catastrophe and says, “the full picture is one of overthrow, of everything
turning over in sudden and violent change.” The author indicates that jobs and homes can be lost, but he
stresses that the love of Christ is forever. He ends this portion of the book by stating: “In the power
and love of almighty God we can live with confidence in an age of chaos.”
This excellent work is divided in ten challenges. They are listed simply as: stay calm,
stay compassionate, stay constructive, stay challenged, say connected, stay
centered, stay confident, stay consistent, stay committed, and stay
convinced. As you can guess, some
of these areas carry over to others, but the author explains each subject in a
very readable, intriguing manner.
In other words there are numerous references to truth from the Bible and
various illustrative stories from Christians and their lives in this present
time.
“Stay Calm” is as comforting to the reader as its title
suggests and asks that you “believe.”
“Stay Compassionate” is based on several Biblical principles and will
cause the reader to think deeply. “Stay Constructive” will surprise you with
its list of things we have torn down in today’s world and has an interesting
section about Peter. (Please take note of the section that covers
self-edification and building others up.)
“Stay Challenged” concentrates on Christian diligence, no matter what
you face in life. “Stay Connected”
is one of this author’s favorite subjects, as it deals with togetherness, in
the church and other areas. “Stay
Centered” deals with keeping our focus on Christ, no matter what. “Stay Confident” accentuates our need
for a “word from God” and, as you can guess, faith. “Stay Consistent” urges good habits in our daily walk with
God and emphasizes that we are citizens of heaven. “Stay Committed” points toward faithfulness and staying firm
in the Lord. “Stay Convinced” discusses
our soon returning Lord and how we must walk in Him and wait on Him.
In the summary chapter, the author asks, “What’s going to
happen on the day you die?” He
urges the unsaved reader to accept God’s free gift of eternal life.
Among other notable sayings of the author is, “Sad times are
good times for realizing God’s goodness.”
As it says in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you
may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world.”
