Posted by Member on 10/30/2009, 10:56 am
In Jeremiah 8:11, we find the statement, "...Peace, peace; when there is no peace." This is also the cry heard today. There is only one who can offer permanent peace. That one is Jesus.
Upon conversion, one of the first things people often comment about is the new-found peace they have in their hearts. The world is troubled on every side, but in Christ we find peace. Those outside of Him are restless, troubled, anxious, fretful, and full of fear. The Word of God declares in Isaiah 57:21, "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked." Until we come to the Lord, we never have rest in our hearts. Peace is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit found in Galatians 5:22. When we allow the Holy Spirit to control our lives we walk in perfect peace. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" (Isaiah 26:3).
However, after the initial euphoria of salvation wears away, and we are left with the nitty-gritty of everyday life, it can be sometimes difficult in keeping our minds on the Lord. The devil is always trying to divert us to think carnal thoughts instead of keeping our thoughts in subjection to the Word of God. How can we be free of worry and anxiety? We must deliberately change our thoughts. We must look to the Lord and ask Him to free us of our fears, and then we must think on things that bring peace. "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" (Philippians 4:8).
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