Isaiah 26:3 You
will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they
trust in You.
We’re all looking for peace in our
lives. Peace and quiet in order to rest. Peace in our households in order to
get along. Peace at our work, so we can be effective as teams. Peace in our
neighborhood, so we can sleep at night. Peace in our church, so we can minister
to the larger community. Peace in our souls, so we can be renewed and
re-strengthened by God.
The old Hebrew word for peace is
‘Shalom,’ which is a complete peace. The perfect peace that Isaiah refers to in
today’s verse is even greater than that – it’s a divinely gifted peace which
blesses the body with health, the mind with clarity, the heart with strength,
and the spirit with holiness. It’s what God meant us to experience when He
first created us as human beings.
As Christians, we look for that
perfect peace in Jesus. He forgives us of our failures, restores us to God’s
favor, and reshapes our lives so that we can serve God faithfully, cheerfully,
and wisely. It’s a wonderful gift and something that we should always aspire
toward.
So, today, in the midst of yet
another busy day, let’s seek God’s perfect peace by embracing His presence and
placing our faith, hopes, and lives in His loving hands.
Questions for personal reflection
Where do I
currently need God’s perfect peace in my life? How may I seek this blessing
from Christ?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we all need peace in our
lives. We call You the Prince of Peace, so we pray that You will allow us this
precious gift in our lives, our homes, our schools, our workplaces, and in our
communities. In Your Holy Name, we humbly pray. Amen.
John
Stuart is the pastor of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. If
you would like to ask questions or make comments about this message, please
send him an email to Traqair@aol.com. John appreciates
your feedback J
Today’s
drawings is one of John’s special Celtic Crosses called Seochan, which is a
Celtic Peace Cross. If you would like to view a larger version, please click
this link: Seochan.
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