“Great Peace Have Those Who…”

Everyone searches for peace. Men seek for peace with themselves, with God, and with others. The reason why so many individuals are unable to find peace is because they search where it cannot be found — in the things of this world. Jesus stated, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (Jn. 16:33). Until one looks past the things of this world (where there is tribulation) to the things of God, they will never find nor enjoy true peace. The Lord will give peace to those who…

Love God’s Law. David stated, “Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble” (Ps. 119:165). Those who love the law of God are afforded peace by knowing how they might have unity with God. Thus, it is also written, in reference to God’s righteous and true judgments, “More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb” (Ps. 19:10). Do you love God’s law that you might have peace?

Trust in the Lord. Isaiah penned, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isa. 26:3). The one who will “trust in the name of the Lord and rely upon his God” will find in the Lord a “refuge” in the storms of life (Isa. 50:10; Ps. 62:8). This trusting faith in the Lord is developed by hearing and loving His word (Rom. 10:17). Those who trust in the Lord will be kept by Him in perfect peace. Do you trust in the Lord that you might find the peace He can afford?

Obey the Lord. Those who obey the Lord are promised peace. Isaiah 48:18 records: “Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” If one obeys the Lord, He will grant unto them peace. However, if one refuses to obey God, they will not find peace as they stand opposed to Him (Jas. 4:4). Are you obeying the Lord that you might have peace like a river?

Pray to God. The child of God finds peace in prayer. Paul wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7). Pray to God and find peace, knowing that He cares for you and will answer (1 Pet. 5:7; 1 Jn. 5:14).

David Eldridge