Peace and Comfort

Isaiah 26:3,4 (NIV)   You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD is a Rock eternal.

Philippians 4:7 (NLT)     Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV & KJV, combined)     For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

Several years ago my uncle reminded me of the passage in Isaiah during a particularly stressful time in my life. The other two verses from Philippians and 2 Timothy have been long-time comforts for me. Now whenever my brain starts down the stressful “What if...” bunny-trails of life; all three verses bring to my mind the kind of peace and comfort only God can provide.

It occurs to me, as simplistic as it may sound, that the more time we take to study the Bible and learn its truths, the better able we are to find peace and comfort in time of need. Sadly, the converse is also true—if we seldom study the Bible for ourselves, if we seldom make the effort to learn its truths and commit them to heart, then we have fewer resources for peace and comfort in time of need.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Thank you for the peace and comfort you provide through your Word during times of stress. May we be faithful and diligent to study your Word and hold fast to its precious truths.

                                                                        In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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