Meditate On
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed
on You, because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3
Busy
Outwardly, Peaceful Inwardly
The world can give you a certain amount of peace. You can
go to a spa and get a comforting massage as soft music plays in the background.
You can look at a beautiful sunset and sense a measure of peace as the sun dips
beyond the horizon, spreading its golden rays on the sea and coloring the
darkening sky with various hues of orange.
But alas, the music stops and the sun sets! Peace from
these sources is fragile, temporary and dependent on the environment. But Jesus
said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives
do I give to you…” (John 14:27). The peace that Jesus gives is different—it’s
robust, it’s lasting and it doesn’t depend on your environment. You can be busy
handling a crisis and still be at peace inwardly!
Beloved, meditate on scriptures on peace throughout the
day, scriptures such as John 14:27, or John 16:33—“…in Me you may have peace.
In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome
the world.” As you keep your mind stayed on the grace and faithfulness of our
Lord Jesus, negative thoughts cannot remain and lock you in a state of worry
and defeat. Keep your mind stayed on Him, and the Prince of Peace Himself will
cause you to walk in an inward peace that is independent of your environment
and that surpasses all understanding!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
