People have a hard time explaining it. They can't make sense of it. When the world sees it manifest itself amid the chaotic conflicts, they shake their heads and wonder. That's because it passes all understanding.
Peace.
It moves beyond the rational. It calms the soul and steels the heart against all threat, all assaults, all diversity. It is an inward assurance in an outward disturbance.
The peace of Jesus through the person of the Holy Spirit is in all Believers. Though the world crumble about us, we know we are safe in Christ. Though wars rage among the nations, we know the promise of peace. God gives us peace to instill confidence... confidence in Him. We cannot take our eyes off our LORD.
Each day I practice forgetting turmoil, relaxing in His peace. Each day when confronted with aggravating situations, I focus my mind on Him--on His sovereign care. The Holy Spirit reminds me that I have nothing to fear...God is in control. He is not sleeping; He is not too busy for me. He is ever with me. I know for certain that the turmoil is temporary. In time, the LORD lifts me up from each valley, carries me up every mountain, and walks with me on each road. Peace only eludes me when I focus my mind on me and my inability, rather than God and His ability.
May we know His peace today. May we look beyond the gathering clouds and see our Father's power to control them. When incessant voices wail, and rumors of battles loom, let us be still; let us remember:
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3
