“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
Psalm 119:165
How often do we forget that peace offered by the Lord? As we look at the world around us waxing worse, we set our eyes on our fears and we surrender peace for worry. Yet, we have been PROMISED “perfect peace“[Is 26:12] and commanded to “Fret not thyself because of evildoers“[Ps 37:1-2]! Even in the midst of trial, tribulation, and persecution PERFECT PEACE IS PROMISED as we set our mind on the Lord. A peace “which passeth all understanding“[Phil 4:7]! :) Praise the Lord! I am reminded of Mark 4 when the Lord’s disciples set their gaze on the storm, fearing the possibility of perishing and doubting their Savior’s care for them, “And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, PEACE, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? “ We serve the God who “maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still“[Ps 107:29], He “ bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.“[ Ps 33:10]! He is the God of peace[Rom 15:33]. :) God promises He will “worketh all things after the counsel of His own will“[Eph 1:11] and “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.“[Rom 8:28] Trust in the Lord’s perfect will, rest in His promises, and may “ the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.“ [2 Thes 3:16]! As I type this my 2 youngest sisters are in the background singing “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” That is a promise worth repeating for those who serve the God of peace! :)
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:22
John 14:27 〉〉 Col 3:15 〉〉 Phil 4:7 〉〉 Isaiah 32:17 〉〉 Ps 46
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in THEE.”
Isaiah 26:12
“…greater is HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
1 John 4:4
Excellent post!!!
Thankful you thought so! :)
Thank you so much for such a good reminder as my family is going through a though time. And thank you SO MUCH for the card, it meant so much ! I’ll reply, but maybe not this week because I’m still really busy with work ! But I keep you and your family in my prayers, you guys are such an encouragement to me <3
I’m so glad the card arrived! I’ll be keeping your family in my prayers. You’ve been a huge encouragement to us! <3
Hello Rachel,
I just discovered your website and as a believer and fellow photographer was interested.
Praise the Lord that we serve the God of peace! Thank you for this encouraging blog post. It is a joy to find others who read and study God’s Word. :)
Keep looking to HIM.
A sister in Christ,
Elizabeth
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Elizabeth! God’s word is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path. It will not return void! Keep on seeking Lord. :)
Hope you stop by often! Loved hearing from you!!