A King Is Born— In A Time Of Chaos Series

A King is Born (2)

Dustin Lee Boden / General

A King is Born / Chaos / Isaiah 9:6

A King is Born— In a time of Chaos

Isaiah 9:6 NLT

6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Introduction:

Today we are continuing our series “A King is Born”… the title of this weeks message is “A King is Born— In A Time of Chaos”.

In the midst of life’s greatest uncertainties, God sent a King to show us that hope is born where chaos reigns.

We all know how chaos has a way of showing up at the most inconvenient moments, don't we?"

Not that there’s ever a convenient time for it, but when it strikes, everything can feel like it’s falling apart at once.

Chaos is defined as complete disorder and confusion—where things are unpredictable and out of control.

How many of you feel like you’ve been living in chaos?

Like every time you get your footing, something pulls the rug out from under you?

Here in rural Pennsylvania, we know a thing or two about chaos—especially when it comes to our unpredictable weather.

How many of you have ever been in the middle of something, like preparing a big family dinner, and then all of a sudden then wind begins blowing, ice and sleet starts slamming into the windows, and then all of a sudden, the power goes out!

It’s in those moments, when we’re left fumbling in the dark, that we feel most alone, powerless and out of control.

Stress sets in, worry and anxiety begin to overwhelm us....

What if the power stays off?

How will you heat your house, finish dinner, or live without internet and television?

Just like sudden storm can disrupt our daily lives, chaos can hit us unexpectedly, leaving us feeling out of control and uncertain of what lies ahead!

But here's the truth: chaos never surprises God.

In fact, He often uses it to reveal His purpose and presence.

In moments of chaos, we often wonder where God is and what He’s doing.

Think about your immediate reactions. How do you respond when chaos hits?

Do you freeze, fight, or try to find a way out?

What do those reactions reveal about where you place your trust?

As we face chaos, the story of Christmas reminds us that even in the deepest turmoil, God is present.

When we look at nativity sets, we see peaceful, serene scenes—but the reality of that first Christmas was far from calm!

Mary and Joseph weren’t peacefully sitting under a star, surrounded by calm animals and welcoming smiles.

Instead, they were weary, anxious, and uncertain about what the future would bring.

Far from home, they faced the pressure of Roman decrees, the rejection of a full inn, and the overwhelming stress of an imminent birth.

The world around them was anything but calm—it was chaotic and uncertain.

Mary and Joseph faced overwhelming chaos, and it was into that turmoil that Jesus was born—reminding us that God’s presence is greater than any storm we endure.

In the midst of the disorder, Jesus arrived—a light breaking through the darkness, a King born to bring peace.

Lets look at Luke 2

Luke 2:1–7 NLT

1 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire.

2 (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

3 All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census.

4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee.

5 He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child.

6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.

7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.

So today, let’s remember that even when everything seems out of control, God’s plan prevails in chaos.

He meets us right where we are, bringing light into our darkest moments.

No storm is too fierce for His peace—so we can trust Him, no matter what.

1. God’s Plan Prevails in Chaos

Even when life feels out of control, God is still in control, working all things together for His glory and our good.

Chaos doesn’t stop God’s plan—it sets the stage for His purpose.

1. God will divinely orchestrate life to make it serve His purpose.

a. What I mean is this: God has both the power and authority to perfectly orchestrate His plan, even in the midst of chaos and disorder.