Peace Like a River
In the recent tumultuous years - the constant up and down - the roller coaster - the massive traumas...there is one thing that has been constant. Peace! It sounds incongruous. Peace in the midst of all the turmoil??? How could it be?
I'm not saying there won't be pressure or stress. But underneath it all - or perhaps covering over it all - is a peace. Peace that can only come from the Lord! It's His gift to us in letting us know He's with us, He's in control even if everything seems out of control. Peace is His "amen" on the situation.
In the midst of difficult situations, if I would sit quietly and take a deep breath - I could always sense His peace with me. I was never alone. He was always by my side. He was continually guiding me, strengthening me, supporting me, helping me. I had only to sit in a quiet moment and let His peace wash over me. "Peace like a river that floodeth my soul."
"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." John 14:27
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts." Colossians 3:15
"The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace." Psalm 29:11
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3
This verse points out that there are a couple "keys" for us in having peace. We continually trust the Lord in the difficult situation, and we keep our thoughts on Him - His goodness, His power, His love and care for us.
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
I am so grateful for the peace that only God can give. I could have never made it through all these years without the precious peace that only God can give. He knew I would need it, and He poured it out into my heart. He is so good!
About the Author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”
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