August 15, 2014
“He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord.” Isaiah 26:3
John shared how, during the serious illness and death of his beloved Agnes, God had enveloped him with His perfect peace. Tom spoke with moistened eyes, of how God filled his heart with peace when he lost his job of more than 25 years.
Roger and Kim shared how they experienced perfect peace in the loss of their darling two-year-old who had just died of leukemia.Peter had just received the solemn word from his doctor that he had no more than six months to live.
What joy, soon he would see his Lord and witness perfect peace!
How can these things be?
Because the Prince of Peace dwells within the heart of every believer and He promised, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27, KJV).
God is waiting to pour out His supernatural peace upon all who will trust and obey Him. In my experience with thousands of businessmen, laymen and students, I have discovered an interesting fact. In a time of crisis when one’s world is crumbling, wealth, fame, power, position, glory, are not important any more. It is inner peace that every man longs for and for which he would gladly give his fortune.
But remember that perfect peace comes only to those who walk in faith and obedience ". Such peace is not the experience of those who live self-centered lives, violating the laws of God.
Bible Reading: John 14:27-31
Meditation:
As a candidate for God’s perfect peace, I will meditate upon His laws and through the enabling of His Holy Spirit, seek to obey His commands.
Prayer:
Loving God. Thank You for making Yourself visible in the person of Jesus Christ;
and that I have encountered Him.
Forgive me for not making Him known more widely, or for allowing my friends
and colleagues to believe that He can only be found in churches.
Please help me to invite the people I know and meet to explore who Jesus is;
by reading the Bible together with them,
praying for them and sharing my confidence in Jesus with them.
In His Name. Amen.