Psalm 119:165 “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
The world continues to try and find solutions to bring peace to a troubled world. It will never find the peace it is looking for. Offers and agreements of peace are drawn up – but warring sides are not interested, allowing the violence and death to continue.
There is only one Source of true peace and it is Jesus Christ. He alone is able to say to the storm “peace, be still,” and it obeys Him. He also came to “guide our feet into the way of peace” (Lk. 1:79).
Individuals – even believers – often cannot find the peace they seek because they are looking for it in the wrong place. Peace of heart does not come through wealth, prestige, loved ones, security, or fame. Jesus Christ did not come to give peace to the world, but to His faithful disciples. The text verse reveals that inner peace can only be enjoyed by those who have a right relation to the Word of God and its principles.
Many believers today remain troubled in heart and mind – but they do not have to be troubled. Jesus said: “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). The words “let not your heart be troubled” reveal that it is a choice. You either want to obey God or you do not.
The peace that the faithful and obedient believer can have is one that is not offended easily. They know Who it is that takes care of them. Psalm 23 also says that they “shall not want.” It is hard to have a troubled mind when we have a Savior that protects, provides, loves, answers prayer, and can be contacted day or night.
Christian, are you troubled right now? Remember His prayer promise in Philippians 4:6,7, which says: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” You can have His peace and joy again.
Have you honestly prayed about it and left the results to Him?