TRUST LEADS TO PEACE

“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.