Text:
Isaiah 26:3 (HCSB)
3 You will keep the mind ⌊that is⌋ dependent ⌊on You⌋ in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.
Observation:
The desire for peace is almost universal among the people of the world. However, we often fail to look to the only source capable of giving us lasting peace.
This Word from the Lord caused me to focus my attention on the truth that is packed into our focal verse for today's meditation. My reading caused me to focus on each word in the verse. The following is my reflection on six of those words.
- You - God is the source.
- Will - A friend reminded me recently that he did a word study on this word, and it is absolute. Think about this: God will.
- Keep - God's promise of peace is forever; only God can make that promise, and keep it.
- Perfect - There is nothing lacking in the peace that God gives.
- Peace - This is soul peace; it is independent of circumstances.
- Mind - Where is your focus? Is it on man or God?
Living in a fallen world can sometimes get very scary. However, there is a remedy for fear, and it is faith in God.
Psalm 56:3-4 (HCSB)
3 When I am afraid, I will trust in You.
4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Prayer:
Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, we ask that each of us would make You the object of our faith in all things.
Father, help us to trust in You; to look beyond our circumstances, and see our Christ. Father, draw us closer to You, and fill our hearts with perfect peace. Father, help us to move from self-reliant to God-dependent.
Father, I am so grateful that You are bigger than all of our problems. Father, I trust in You, and thank You for giving all who trust in You perfect peace. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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