DAILY?READINGS: 2 Chronicles 14-15; Ezekiel 36:16-38; John 14:15-31
Thou wilt keep (protect, guard) him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD Jehovah is everlasting strength. Isaiah 26:3-4
What amazing confidence is given to us in the midst of life’s struggles! God promises His perfect peace. This verse literally says, “Him you will keep in peace, peace.” Peace is a beautiful word, suggesting God’s favour, blessing and well-being. This peace is available, but it is conditional to the one “whose mind is stayed on Thee.” It is a peace that is not based on the absence of troubles, strife or conflict, but it is a peace that is given in the midst of the raging storm when our hearts and minds are focused and fixed on Him. —Jim Comte
Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round?
On Jesus’ bosom naught but calm is found. —E. Bickersteth