In 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Paul prays that, “the Lord of peace himself give you peace ALWAYS by all means.” (Emphasis mine). People who can ride through the toughest issues of life and remain calm are not indifferent to their circumstances: they are just trusting God. Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that, “[God] will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: (reason) because he trusts in you.” Our peace is established by trusting in the Lord for our salvation and obeying His Word. As we are obedient, we are reminded that whatever God permits to come into our is beneficial for our growth and development as a person. Knowing that God is using all the difficulties we face to mature us will enable us to live in peace, because we can understand that there is a reason and purpose fo all the things that are permitted to enter our lives. Living according to God’s revealed standards of righteousness brings us peace. … READ MORE

Paul’s prayer in 2 Thessalonians 3:16 is that we might experience God’s divine peace in our lives. Its source is God and God alone. And the reality is that we cannot find that peace, nor can we earn it, it is the gift of God to us based on His grace. God’s peace is given to us in the measure that we need based of the circumstances of our loves, and according to 2 Corinthians 12 is sufficient for our need. As we learn to trust God’s Word and God’s Person we find the strength we need to face all the issues of life. Jesus said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with your, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” There is no greater gift for the anxious mind than living in God’s peace. We must remember that there is always enough available peace to satisfy the need we have, in the moment. Learn to trust the Lord, and trust what He has given to us through His Word, knowing that His Word is built upon His person.… READ MORE

Godly peace has nothing to do with human beings or human circumstances. In fact, it cannot be produced on a human level at all. The peace that God gives is not subject to the changing winds of circumstances. It is an attitude of heart and mind when we believe, and thus know deep down that all is well between ourselves and God. Along with this thinking is the assurance that God is lovingly in control of everything. The reality is that we enter into the peace of God when we come to Him and ask for forgiveness of our sin. When we live outside that peace it is only because we do not rest in the reality of God’s presence in our lives, not because it not available to us because of our circumstances. Remember my friends, God is personally involved in our peace. That peace is an outworking of the Spirit of God in our lives (Galatians 5:22), So we know that the “Lord of peace HIMSELF . . . will grant you peace.” (emphasis mine). Rest in the comfort of the Holy Spirit as He rules in your mind and heart.… READ MORE