October 19
The Word of God is replete with admonitions to attain His peace in the inner man and to trust outer circumstances to Him. Gently turn the pages of the Old and New Testaments to find Him consistently stirring within the hearts of believers, endeavoring to turn their hearts to that “peace of God that passes understanding…” Philippians 4:7.
David, in Psalm 4:8 says, “I go to bed and sleep in peace, because Thou Lord, cause me to dwell in safety.” David was aware that he was not only surrounded by wilderness and subject to the predators found there but that he was being relentlessly pursued by King Saul who believed he was a threat to his kingdom.
In spite of this, David says again in Psalm 29:11, “The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” The anointed future King of Israel did not depend upon his own resources to keep him from his mortal foes. His total confidence was in the God at whose feet he had placed his life.
Jesus Himself said to His disciples and to all believers who would follow them, “My peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives peace, so do not let your hearts be troubled. Do not be afraid.” Jesus knew the world’s peace would always be fleeting—but His peace is eternal.
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