Peace Be Unto You
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
As children of God, we must never lose focus of our identity in Him and His covenant with us.
At the centre of Satanʼs operations are two strategies; lies and fear. With these two, he has deceived and drawn people away from God.
For believers, it is challenging to remain at peace when one sees the daily report of the death, destruction, terrorism, man’s inhumanity to man, moral decadence, and societal degradation.
But this again is satan’s intention, that we would think that God is losing the battle over the earth! If we do not align ourselves with truth, our hearts as well may fail.
This was Christʼs mission, to deliver men from a haunting fear….of death! Hebrews 2:15. Paul overcame this fear by staying focused on His relationship with Christ!
It is said that the object of your focus becomes bigger, it takes up all the attention. If we stay focused on the news headlines, we live anxious, afraid, and despondent.
However, if you stay focused on your relationship with God, prayer, purpose-driven life, and intimacy with the Holy Spirit, you will be at peace.
You will not have any attention left for anxiety, depression, sickness, or even frustration.
In this age of information, you must let your heart and mind be guarded with the truth of God’s word. Let His word be your focus, anchor, strength, hope, and confession.
Whether the storm rages or the sky is bright and shining, let the peace that comes from God be your real anchor.
You are more than just a number, you are God’s child!