God's Peace

Sometimes things do not work out the way we expect or the way we would like them to. This may cause us to wonder and to doubt that God cares or that He is even remotely interested of aware of the circumstances we are in. Romans 8:28 states:

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.

If we love the Lord our knowledge of God's providential workings in the affairs of mankind should give us a heart of peace. We may not always understand the things that go on around us and sometimes it is going to seem unfair and painful, but God is still there and still working for our good. He has a calling and a purpose for your life. No one said it would always be easy but we can have peace. Jesus said:

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)

Personal trials, family problems, church difficulties; these are all things that fall under the jurisdiction of God's peace. They are not things to be run from but rather to seek God's help in overcoming. Let us rest in God's peace.

RH