“Peaceful trust in the goodness of God is the antidote to the chaos and confusion that swirls around us.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 11, 2025
Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, ESV
I often joke with my friends that I’m “one YouTube video away from rethinking everything.” Someone will send me an interview about health, politics, theology, sports, or whatever, and I realize that within just a few minutes, my opinion can be easily influenced, if not entirely swayed. In truth, when this happens, it is because my original opinion is underdeveloped and not closely or firmly held. And while this may be harmless enough when it relates to hobbies or casual pursuits, it is a deadly posture to take toward matters of faith.
As St. Paul reminds us today in 2 Thessalonians 2, one of our chief goals as disciples of Christ is “not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed.” I take this to be a two-fold exhortation. First, we should not be quickly shaken. What you know to be true and at the core of our faith, cling to it with all your might. Hold fast and stand firm in the love of God shown in Christ, and do not let anyone or anything move you from this solid foundation.
Additionally, do not be alarmed. We live in a cultural moment that is fueled by extremes. Shocking online content gets clicks and views, and so the more outrageous, the better. This should never be our posture as Christians! Just as our Lord Jesus calmed the sea and waves, today he looks at you and me as we anxiously scroll and have our passions enflamed in countless directions and simply says, “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39). Or, as he says in John 14, “Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:1).
Though the concerns and cares of life may vary day by day, our underlying disposition of peaceful trust in the goodness of God should never fade. It is the foundation upon which our lives are built, and the antidote to the chaos and confusion that swirls around us. Do not be quickly shaken or alarmed. Christ is on his throne, and we have nothing to fear.
Prayer
Father, settle our hearts in this great truth today, we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Application
Where do you find yourself most tempted toward a reactionary and alarmist attitude? How can the truth of today’s passage steady your soul and calm your spirit?
Related Reading
Isaiah 26:3; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 4:14–15
Worship Resource
Cody Carnes: Christ Be Magnified
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