Perfect Peace!

Perfect Peace!

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 KJV

The world says that there is nothing like 'perfect peace' and I agree with the world because that kind of peace isn't available in the world. In fact, the only time the world uses it is at funerals, where we add 'rest in perfect peace' to the burial notice. It is apparent that the world hasn't met the Prince of Peace, the one called Jehovah Shalom. The world cannot understand the concept because it did not originate it, neither can it sustain it. The One who makes the promise is the One we should consider his credentials and confirm if indeed He is able to do what He has said.

There is a condition for me to fulfil if I am to enjoy what is on offer: my mind must be stayed on God alone. My mind may wrestle with many thoughts at the same time, but it must finally rest on the unwavering and unfailing commitment of God Himself. How does God still my heart if I do not allow Him work on my heart? How does He speak His peace if I do not allow His words settle in my heart?

The mind is such a powerful thing; it stretches as far as you want it. It is the seat of warfare; the place of decisions and if God will control a life, it will start from the priorities of the heart. It has got to be a 'staying', not a 'tenancy'. You do not come in and go out as you like; otherwise, you may miss out on the amazing things God has in store for you.

Am I trusting in God or do I have options? Is God the only or just one out of many ways to get things done? And if God keeps, who can snatch from His hands? If He dispenses peace, who can question his decision? Your location will always determine your allocation; if you are in the world and not in the Word, you cut yourself off a very fundamental source of favour and grace. If you are in the world and also in the Word, God has you where He can bless you. Where are you located? What are your present pursuits and priorities? His time of favour is here.