WISDOM FROM THE PSALMS FOR 12/27

Psalm 120:7

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

Chip was in the fight before he knew what happened. He held up a hand to defend himself, and a crowd gathered, urging on a confrontation. Chip really didn't want to fight, but when he tried to make peace, the other boy called him a chicken and started hitting him all the more. Faced with a fight either way, Chip fought the boy down, and then walked away winner of the fight, but feeling like a loser inside.

It is hard to be a peace-loving person these days. It seems like someone is always trying to get us stirred up. Sometimes we must take a total stand for peace no matter what may happen to us. In either case, we need the guidance and support of God in our lives. His wisdom is the only wisdom that will suffice. Our defense is in the Lord, and He will protect us in every situation.

Prayer:

My heart is filled with thoughts of peace, while the world is filled with rumors of war. Guide me through such hard tim es, Lord. Teach me when to fight and when to resist. Amen.