Meditate On
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and
supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and
the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and
minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6–7
Experience
Jesus’ Robust Peace
Peace is not the absence of trouble in your life. It is
possible to be in the midst of the biggest crisis in your life and still
experience peace. That’s the true kind of peace that Jesus gives—peace that
surpasses all understanding. Naturally speaking, it does not make sense for you
to feel completely at rest and at peace in the middle of a clearly stressful
situation, but supernaturally, you can be filled with His peace!
The world defines peace based on what is happening in the
sensory realm. Its notion of peace would look something like this: A man lying
in a hammock on a white sandy beach with waves rolling languidly along the
shoreline. It calls that peace—until reality kicks in!
Beloved, you cannot use your external surroundings to permanently
influence the turmoil that you are feeling inside. Only Jesus can touch what
you are feeling inside and turn that turmoil into His peace. It’s not the other
way round. With Jesus, transformation is always from inside out and not outside
in. So when you turn your cares into prayers and seek His presence and favor,
He puts a peace and rest in your heart that is robust and secure. You will find
yourself able to face any challenge without worry or stress, regardless of your
circumstances and environment!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
