April 21, 2012 

“Cushion of Peace”

Scripture: Psalm 29:11

The LORD gives His people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. (NLT)

Observation:

There comes an incredible amount of peace into ones life when you surrender (all that you are and all that this world is) to the LORD our God and Creator (John 14:27). Just knowing that you have in your corner the wisest and most powerful being that will ever exist takes the heaviest of loads and not only makes them bearable, but brings calm into the midst of those turbulent storms that would, without God’s strength and peace, completely consume and destroy you forever (Jeremiah 16:19). In other words; it is God’s mighty strength which provides the peace that cushions our souls even in the most difficult of times—like the everyday battles that so many people are facing just to stay alive in this godless world that puts little value on human existence.

Application:

We live in a fallen world that is cursed with sin and death, which brings trouble and pain, and it is because of this cursed condition that we are destined to live in chaotic uncertainty and fear without God’s strength and peace. The many stressful conditions that every person on earth has to endure are far too great for any one person to endure on their own. And even with the help of others, it is never really enough to make us feel secure in a world that is spinning out of control. So how can anyone find peace in this uncertain and dangerous world? There is only One Way, my dear friends; we must put it all into the Hands of God. Know that He is Sovereign. Trust in His Strength (Psalm 27:1). And let His Peace fill your heart and mind in Christ Jesus our Lord; the true Prince of Peace. It is by knowing and believing in God’s story of creation and redemption that we are able to tap into His mighty sovereign power and experience His peace that endures all things. We don’t know the future, but God knows. We don’t have the strength, but God does. You will never know the true meaning of peace, nor will you ever truly experience it until you make the only Living God both your Master and Confidant. Without the Lord we will always lack the strength and the peace to persevere and win this battle for life. Without God’s strength we have little peace if any at all. And without God’s peace there’s only hopelessness, and when we live in hopelessness it is impossible for us to share the gift of God’s incredible cushion of peace with the many hopeless souls of this sin-cursed world who so desperately need peace with God.

Prayer:

Only with You, dear Lord, can we find the calm in the many storms of life. Only when we trust fully in You and Your promises can we find peace in this chaotic world that longs for the peace of God. Thank You Lord, for the hope that knowing You brings.

Amen