Peace is knowing that God is in control of our lives no matter what (Romans 8:28). Peace is trusting that God is with us always (Isaiah 41:10). Peace is laying down our concerns at the feet of Jesus (Matthew 11:28). Peace is believing that we are forever secured in our salvation (John 10:29). Peace is resting in God's promises, knowing that He will keep His Word (Psalm 18:30). Peace is found in the Prince of Peace: Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6).
When we are truly resting in the peace of God, the emotions of rest and quietness will often follow. So in a sense, peace is an emotion. We can feel at peace. But there will be times when we don't feel at peace, but are still at peace in God.
Things in our lives will not be always peaceful and our emotions at times will be up and down. But in the midst of it all, we can find peace, if we seek it. Turning our focus back to what is important in those moments, we can rest in the truth about God. We need to turn our eyes back to Christ. Peace is a choice, by God's grace, to focus on the Lord, not an emotion based on what's going on in our lives. But the emotion of peacefulness often follows our focus on true peace, the peace of God.
When we stop trying to feel peaceful, and rather, focus on the things of peace that I mentioned above from God's Word, feelings of peacefulness will often result. While, on the other hand, if we try to feel peaceful by just trying to feel peaceful, there isn't really anywhere to go with that. If anything, we will only have a fleeting, unreal, fluffy peace that is dependant wholly on what's going on in our lives. But in Christ, our peace is secure, even in the most turbulent of times because it isn't built on an emotion. It is built on Him. This peace is real, steadfast, and strong. We can cling to Jesus Christ. He is our Peace.
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you." ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16
In His Peace,
Christina
Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!
