In recent months, the world has experienced several tragedies. From a mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub, to terrorism in France and several racially induced incidents around the United States, it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to feel safe.

Last Sunday, my pastor devoted an entire sermon to the horror that we have all been forced to acknowledge. In this sermon, he brought up a few points which sparked my interest: How should a Christian respond to terrorism? How should a Christian react to the violence and evil that is sweeping the world?

As the pastor kept speaking, my mind was occupied with ideas of how to react appropriately to all the unnecessary cruelty that we each face everyday. I then came to the realization that evil exists on multiple levels; evil exists on a worldly level and a personal level. What level of evil deserves a harsh reaction? Also, how do we as ordinary beings differentiate these levels of evil? Immediately after this thought, my pastor spoke a statement that put an answer to all of my questions—albeit vaguely.

"God's vengeance is the ultimate vengeance when He shall judge all mankind."

I've heard this same statement—though often phrased differently— for the entirety of my life. God's karma is an aspect of my faith that I've never doubted but in this moment, the sentiment seemed to hold more true than ever before.

When faced with all the chaos, Christians must keep faith. There are no logistics for watching people suffer. There are no words that exist to make a family feel better about the loved one lost for no apparent reason. The good that rests in each of us is the ability to recognize that God is working for us to achieve His vision. The good that lies within us is based solely upon faith and not reason.

In these trying times, it's hard to envision the peace that God has promised each and every one of his believers. It's difficult to imagine a place where evil does not exist. For those who have exercised good judgement and strong faith, that peace is imminent.

"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." - Romans 12:19