Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You”
This week, many lost their peace because of the bank failures. Their peace was shaken because their trust is in these financial institutions, and it seems that these systems are being shaken in a major way. This shaking is revealing to many where they have placed their trust. The Lord Jesus told us that these kind of situations would arise. He instructed us to not worry but instead seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and He would provide for us. Many mistakenly thought that peace means having no problems or issues. Actually, Peace is not the absence of trouble or turmoil. It is a quiet confidence within you even in the midst of these times of trouble and uncertainty. The Lord Jesus was in a boat with the disciples when all of the sudden, a storm broke out (Mark 4:36-40). the storm got so bad that the disciples thought that they were going to perish. Meanwhile, Jesus was sleeping in the back of the boat. They woke Jesus out of His sleep, and even told Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” He rebuked the storm and everything calmed down. Consider this, the disciples thought they were perishing, yet Jesus was sleeping……in the midst of a storm. He had peace even in the midst of a condition where others were in panic and thought they were going to die! Today, God reminds us that He gives us His perfect peace. Do not let your heart be troubled. Even in the midst of a storm or uncertain times, God is there with you and these storms will NOT overtake you! Let Him give you courage and strength today!
John 14:27 (AMP) “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”
