PERFECT PEACE PROMISED
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because
he trusteth in thee.”–Isaiah 26:3
We all long for trouble free lives, but the dream never comes true. Life
sometimes feels more like a nightmare. Trusting God doesn’t exempt us from
pain and problems, but it does equip us to deal with them. We live in frail
bodies of flesh and bone so we are going to suffer. We live in a fallen
world, so we will meet with opposition and injustice. We face a strong and
cunning adversary, so we will have adversities. That’s life on planet earth.
So– trust in God won’t exempt us from troubles and trials
— believing God won’t remove all the burdens
— confidence in God won’t prevent conflicts
— hope in God won’t keep us from getting hurt
— relying upon God won’t prevent ridicule
But– trust in God will lead to triumph
— believing God will bring blessings
— confidence in God will give courage and comfort
— hope in God will provide help
— reliance upon God will give us rest
If our “mind is stayed on” Him! That is the condition and those are the
consequences — regardless of circumstances. The choice is yours.-HDS, (9-8-24)
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” Hebrews 12:2-3
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
