First I think it is important for us to all acknowledge that God is still in control. Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Isaiah 41:10 gives us these comforting words, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

And Proverbs 16:4 tells us, “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.”

I wrote last night that sin begins in the mind and tonight I write that contentment also begins in the mind. We must BELIEVE that God is in control. We must believe that even evil acts can be turned to good at the hand of our God.

Nahum 1:7 encourages us with these words, “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” And 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 further comforts with these words, “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.”

Our contentment rests in our trust in the sovereignty of God. Or contentment is dependent on our willingness to have faith in God, to know that He is not a God who is uninvolved in the things of this world. We must know and believe the promise of Luke 12:7, “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

This is not exactly what I planned to write about contentment this evening but this is what I have been led to write. Even in this midst of the unfolding of these horrid events, our God is in control. So tonight my contentment and my peace comes from the blessed words of Psalm 62:5, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” I choose to be content. My contentment is intentional because my God is in control!