“You will keep in perfect
peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 NIV
In a
world where chaos is it’s middle name and peace seems hard to find, we read
these words from the prophet Isaiah.
Israel would know all about chaos and a lack of peace for they
experienced multiple series of events that have led to defeat and capture. They have been led away from their home to strange
lands. While these events were the
result of disobedience in large part, still God loved them unconditionally,
just as He does us. As a side note, just
because we fail Him doesn’t mean God casts us off and has nothing more to do
with us. Man makes mistakes in judgment
more frequently then they would care to admit; yet God’s love toward him is
steadfast. Our relationship with God is
in a constant state of flux, God’s relationship with us remains the same at all
times.
Isaiah
26 is a song of holy joy and praise to Jehovah.
It is written to assist in bolstering the faith and hope of God’s
people. Notice that we do not conjure up
the peace, but rather the Lord provides it.
“YOU will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,…” It is a conditional statement. Perfect peace comes to those whose minds are
firmly and fiercely loyal and unswerving towards God. It is a byproduct of daily fellowship with
the Lord. Our faith will grow based on
the amount of time we spend thinking on and doing godly things. Our faith will lead us to greater trust. Trusting God is extremely important. The is the step in the maturation process that
leads to reliance. If we fail to trust
the Lord we will not be inclined to rely on Him.
In all
things we must see the hand of God, for He desires to be our all in all. Our peace will come and abide in us when we see God for who He truly
is and that is only possible thru seeking.
The Lord wishes to lead and guide us into His will for us. Let go of the wheel and let the captain steer
the ship lest we crash upon the rocks of devastation and begin to flounder.
Trust in God, He has and will never fail you. Until next time, walk with the King and be a
blessing!
Resource: Matthew Henry Commentary of the Old & New
Testament.
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