Photo by Donovan Valdivia
No one can deny that troubling situations surround us. Not only the normal concerns of our lives, but now the Coronavirus, economic upheaval, riots, looting, and a shake up of our police departments give use many opportunities to worry and entertain fearful thoughts. Even “safe and quiet” little Gig Harbor cannot escape this national upset. However, individually those who belong to God through the forgiveness of sins can experience peace and calm. What an amazing and blessed concept! Think about what Jesus said. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” Connect this verse with Isaiah 26:3-4. “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.”
The Bible is not talking about having faith in faith or hope in hope, but rather trusting the all knowing, all powerful, all loving, all holy, all wise, all faithful, all sovereign, everywhere present and personally concerned for each of us God of the Universe. Do you know Him?
Thursday morning at 9:30 on Zoom I’m looking forward to encouraging you to trust God more and enjoy His perfect peace.