“You [Abba Father] KEEP HIM IN PERFECT PEACE WHOSE MIND IS STAYED on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” (Isa. 26:3-4) [Inward peace, outward peace, peace with God, peace of conscience, peace at all times, under all events; Our Abba Father shall put this peace in our minds, and we will keep it in our possession, as long as our mind is βstayedβ (remains) upon God, demonstrating our trust in him!] “Surely the righteous will NEVER BE SHAKEN; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their HEARTS ARE STEADFAST, TRUSTING IN THE LORD. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.” (Psa. 112:6-8) [It is because of the Lord’s mercies that we kept from evil, but we must:] “TRUST IN THE LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT.” (Prov. 3:5-6) [The Lord God Almighty, creator of all things desires to make our paths straight! Who could do a better job than Him?] “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will be HEALING TO YOUR FLESH AND REFRESHMENT TO YOUR BONES.” (Prov. 3:7-8) [Our God is an amazingly awesome and miraculous God who desires to help us!] “Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” LET THE LIGHT OF YOUR FACE SHINE ON US. Fill my heart with joyβ¦In peace I will lie down and sleep, FOR YOU ALONE, LORD, MAKE ME DWELL IN SAFETY.” (Psa. 4:6-8) [Our decision to give our lives to Jesus and to then live for Him will allow us access to His many blessings!] “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU; MY PEACE I GIVE YOU. I do not give to you as the world gives. DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED AND DO NOT BE AFRAID.” (John 14:25-27)
Be blessed as you praise The Lord, knowing that IN PEACE WE WILL LIE DOWN AND SLEEP, FOR YOU ALONE, LORD, MAKE US DWELL IN SAFETY!
-Bill Stockham