Prescription For Peace

I am certain that you do not need me to convince you of the turmoil in the world today. Not only do we see and hear of troubles via the news casts, we also feel the pressure in our personal lives as the social, economic and personal problems abound on every side!

Jesus spoke of just such a time as this; He said that men's hearts would fail them for fear as they looked upon the troubles that would come upon the earth. Truly, we live in prophetic times.

The sad truth is that Christians act as if they have no hope! They are encompassed by the problems of the world, and, seemingly, are looking to the world for remedy. It is not at all uncommon to listen to the saints talk of the various medications that they are on in hopes of settling their jangled nerves. They are hoping that, somehow, the government will come up with some plan to save them from catastrophe!

Please hear me: OUR HOPE IS NOT LIMITED TO THE RESOURCES OF THIS WORLD! In fact, God often rebuked His people for looking to "the arm of flesh" for their deliverance. He is our provider!

Yes, but how do we keep this before our hearts and minds?

Good question; and the answer is found in Philippians 4:6-7, :Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Get serious about prayer! Set aside an hour a day to get away from the worries and the distractions of the world, and spend time with God! Talk to Him, listen to Him. As we do so, the Holy Spirit will apply His precious promises to our hearts and minds, the result being a peace that passes all understanding, which assures us that, even though we do not know how, everything is going to work out for our eternal good!

My advice: Don't wait for tomorrow; begin today. Learn the blessed truth of walking in His peace- even in the midst of the storms of life.

God bless