Doris Jean McDonald

To love God’s law is to obey His Word (John 14:15).  When God allows tests and trials to come, the Word of God redirects the believer’s heart to look beyond the situation and trust Him.  Offenses must come to prove us, to strengthen us, and to allow God to get the glory.  A peace will result from finding comfort in being obedient to the Word of God.  Sowing seeds of obedience to the Word of God will reap an abundance of peace. 

The saints of God are not immune from experiencing traumatic, life-changing events that can cause fear, anxiety and grief.  The disciples hid in fear and terror after witnessing the most brutal, cruel and horrific event of their lifetimes—the murder of their beloved friend, brother, and Master, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus appeared to them after defeating and conquering death and spoke peace unto them. His peace and comfort still abide today. In John 14:27, Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you…Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”  Pray and seek God’s perfect peace during these unprecedented times of uncertainty, and He will comfort your heart and mind. 

God has done His part and healed us from all the things that tried to bind us and hold us captive; therefore, we are made free to go in peace.  Now, let us grab hold of His Word and walk in this God-given peace.  The scripture says in Luke 17:14 (b), “And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.” The word is “GO” and “BE.”

As believers in Christ Jesus, we must trust in the Lord despite the actions of evildoers.  Though it may seem like they are prospering, they will soon be cut down.  When our minds are focused on the Lord, we have this comfort and hope that He will keep, preserve, and sustain us with His peace.

                                                                                                                           James Packer

David knew that his safety was in God and that God would forever keep and protect him from all harm and danger.  Knowing this, David was able to sleep peacefully without having any worries.  In today’s society, we are faced with so many obstacles.  We must continue to have confidence in God by reading His Word and praying daily; he will keep us in his safety.  Starting today, let us rest and have peaceful days and nights with this assurance-God is in control! 

Peace is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22), an attribute given only by God to His people (John 14:27).  The peace that God gives is not only for us to possess but also to show the world how we can face calamities and still be victorious.  We may have experienced first hand the loss of a family member or loss of a job during this world wide pandemic.  But through our faith in God and His Word, we can remain steadfast knowing that everything will be alright.

                                                                                                                  Barbara Humphrey

Isn’t it amazing how in times of our greatest distress, our heavenly Father grants us divine peace and sweet rest? During times of grief, sickness, divorce, or unemployment, others may wonder how our spirit remains at peace. Oftentimes, I have faced worries and challenges in my life in which others would worry on my behalf and wonder how I could remain so calm. However, I have learned from personal experience that God-given “shalom” peace is supernatural and it transcends natural emotion.  If we can maintain a strong prayer life, meditate on the Word of God, and keep our minds stayed on Christ, He will keep us in a state of divine, CONTINUOUS PEACE that remains priceless.

                                                                                                                   Jimel L. Gibbs

John 16:33 ~ “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.  In the world ye shall have tribulation:  but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

 

PERFECT PEACE: DWELLING IN THE LORD’S PEACE