in perfect peace
“You will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in you, whose thoughts are focused on you!” -Isaiah 26:3
What is it like to live in complete peace? In the world we live in, many people live with a lot of fear. Depending on what is going on in the world and in our lives, and where we have placed our trust, it can increase or decrease our fear.
But Jesus did not want us to live as slaves of the world. Instead, he wanted us to live as “slaves” to the state, which means something completely different. It means that we are obedient to His will, which produces the fruits of peace, love, and joy in our lives. (Among many other things.)
There have been many times in my life when I have felt afraid of certain events or situations. But in Hebrews it is said, “The whole creation will be shaken and removed, leaving only unstable things.” (12:27) This means that the things we fear in this life are temporary, (will be shaken off and removed) while the things of God are eternal. If we have accepted Jesus as our Savior, we don’t even need to fear death – we know where we’re going after we die!
Other versions of the above verse say, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, because they trust in you (NKJV), and “because he abides in you.” (ISV) The truth is, if we keep our minds focused on God, we can walk in complete peace, because we trust in Him.
Are you able to focus your thoughts on Him today in order to live in complete peace? “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7
