Not confused.com
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV)
As of October 2021, there were 361 UK-based insurance companies and 191 of them operate within the accident and sickness sector. A total of 169 companies are involved in the fire and damage to property sector, and 166 in the motor insurance sector.1 It is little wonder therefore that the word ‘confusion’ is associated with the individual attempting to find the best insurance deal.
The world of insurance can be bewildering – so much is at stake were any mishap to occur and the policy was not adequate. We need the assurance of good insurance. How can we trust the various companies to come good in the face of a personal crisis? On most occasions we must take them at face value.
How blessed we are to have a God who gives us assurance that all will be well; He is always accessible – no telephone call queue needed. His promises are sure and steadfast. In Philippians 4:7 we are given peace in a world that does not know peace: ‘And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’
God is with us in all circumstances, our highs, and our lows. He does not send an Assessor to evaluate our actions. Whatever our sins, God forgives us through Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit is there to comfort and aid us: ‘Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!’ (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB 1995).
In Psalm 18:30 we are told that: ‘As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.’ (NIV).
How blessed we are to have clarity of vision, given by God’s wonderful grace and mercy – because of Him, we are not confused.com!
Prayer
Thank you so much, loving Father, for your love and patience toward us, thank you that your way is perfect, as is your love for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Study by Irene Wilson
1 https://www.statista.com/statistics/827280/number-of-insurance-companies-united-kingdom-by-sector/
About the writer:
Irene Wilson is a Deaconess in the Watford congregation of Grace Communion International, and also serves on the Pastoral Council.
Local congregation:
Gracecom Watford
St. Peter’s Church
61 Westfield Avenue
Watford, Herts.
WD24 7HF
Meeting time:
Saturday 11am
Local congregational contact:
George Henderson
Email: watford@gracecom.church
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