Before I got saved, peace to me was equated to quietness and also whether I felt good or not. In other words if I was in a terrible mood, I had no peace. But since I’ve come to the faith and have matured in my faith, I see now that my peace could not sustain me. I realize peace should never be measured by feelings; true peace that is. Trust me; staying in my peace, I would have literally lost my mind.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7. Here we have the peace of God at work in the lives of the believers which clearly states that God’s peace, though it cannot be comprehended by worldly measurement, will keep our hearts and our minds, stable, sharp and alert.
Many of us are going through things right now that requires us to do something we would not be able to do or withstand in our own minds, but God’s peace supersedes the understanding of the natural mind and will have us do the right thing even though it may appear crazy to others. Now the Scripture before that one lets us know, we must first put things to prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. What it’s really saying is, once you’ve done that (prayed), believe what you’re petitioning God for and your belief/faith alone will cause Jesus to activate God’s peace in you.
Do not be moved by what you see for that is not faith, nor will it give you peace. The peace of God in us must be undisturbed. Is your peace undisturbed today? In order to have a peace of mind, we must have the peace of God.
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I recently received some news that I thought would devastate me, but it didn't. Now I am sad, but I didn't break down and cry. All I can say that it is God's peace that has me in this very calm place. I have reached out to my sisters for prayer but I am at peace. I believe I have done all I could possibly do and I am sure I could have done more but regardless it is what it is, and I know that what God has for me is for me so yes I am at peace. I know as things sink in a will cry, but I am at peace. I feel rejected, but I am at peace. Thank you God for your peace.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, sadness and even crying are healthy emotions in their rightful place. The key to them both is to not allow either to consume or overtake you. Continue to be engulfed with God's peace and He will show you the RIGHT way to go.
DeleteBe blessed and walk in the power and unctioning of the Holy Spirit