Reading: Isaiah 26:1-4, 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts.
2 Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. 3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
There is one characteristic of being a Christian that I cannot imagine living without, especially as I see the struggles and tragedy that so many people are going through these days. Without the “peace of God which surpasses all comprehension” (Philippians 4:7), I do not know where I would be. It is one of the greatest byproducts of being a Christian. But, notice, we have a role in this. That kind of peace does not *poof*, appear. It says, “[God] will keep [you] in perfect peace” if you steadfastly trust in the Him. I love it because “steadfast” is such a man word. It means, “firmly fixed in place, immovable, not subject to change; firm in belief, determination, or adherence.” (Webster) I always picture a soldier in full armor with sword drawn with a look of determination on his face almost to say, “I will not be moved!”… all the while with feet firmly planted on the “Rock eternal”.
How steadfast are you in your trust in the Lord?
How at peace do you feel?
What are some areas that you struggle trusting the Lord completely?
How can you give those things to God today, trust Him and stand steadfast?
REVIEW
How were you able to give your distrust over to God and trust Him steadfastly today?
How did this impact the peace that you experienced today?
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