Longing for a Peaceful Life? Look to God’s Promise

I will listen to what God the Lᴏʀᴅ says;

he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—

but let them not turn to folly.

Psalm 85:8

God promises peace to his people. It’s a peace produced in heaven and delivered on earth. God’s peace provides exactly what we need to excel in life, not just get by. The peace of God propels us to go places we would have avoided without the assurance of His peace.

God’s peace plan for His people is accessible at all times. It’s when we forget to forge our faith around His plan that we forfeit peace.

God’s peace process is to listen first and then act. Because God hears us, we’re eager to hear Him. Hearing the voice of God vanquishes our fears and validates our peace. Grace waits to hear God, then proceeds in peace.

The disciples waited on the peace of Jesus. The Spirit engulfed them, then they preached, performed miracles, and ministered to the people (John 20:21-23). God’s peace proceeds from a heart of obedience. It’s inaccessible to disobedience.

Let the Lord in on your particular predicament. He already knows and cares. Confusion continues only when you try to work it out without Him.

However, the peace of God doesn’t require your total understanding. It transcends your troubled heart. It will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

Man’s peace depends on treaties that can be broken. God’s peace depends on your relationship with Jesus, which cannot be broken. Man’s peace is momentary; God’s peace is enduring. Listen to man’s voice and you may delay the peace process. Listen to God’s voice and you’ll accelerate the peace process.

God’s provision of peace awaits your access. Therefore pray and wait on His peace. Listen intently to the Lord. His voice can be trusted. Claim His peace promise.