Know God; Know Peace. No God; No Peace. A great truth in the Bible is that there is no peace without God.
Isaiah 57:21- There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Isaiah 26:3- Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
The Arabs and Muslims who trace their heritage back to Ishmael have no peace. Because God said it would be so. Genesis 16:12- And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.
The religion often referred to as the religion of peace is anything but peaceful.
But, the Christian is suppose to live peaceably. Romans 12:18- If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
This doesn't mean to keep your mouth shut against the wickedness of this world. This doesn't mean to not tell others that they are sinners. This doesn't mean to accept the evils of this world as normal. It means don't go out seeking a fight when a situation can be approached in a gently, godly manner.
So, how do we find peace in a world filled with rioting, fighting, hate, envy, backbiting, lying, etc?
Well, first Christ made possible peace between the Sinner and God. At the negotiating table, if you're saved, you and God both agreed that you were guilty. You both agreed that Christ was the only payment that could suffice the wages of sin. You find peace in salvation because Christ ensures the relationship.
We can also find peace in our mind. If you keep your thoughts on God, on things that are pleasing to God, then we can find peace in our minds. Not only will this affect our minds, but it will also affect our hearts. We won't be full of worry or the cares that deal with things of this world. This doesn't mean we won't have troubles, but we will find peace in the midst of troubles.
Christians can find peace by trusting God. God said that He will supply all our need- not our greed. If we accept what God has given us, and learn to be content trusting that He knows what is best, we will find peace. Much of our peace goes out the window because of discontent with what God has given us, or with what we perceive God hasn't allowed us to have.
Peace can be found in accepting our lot in life. God has decreed certain things for your life- who your parents are, where you were born, etc. There are certain things that we can't change. If we accept that God knows best, then we will find a peace in walking in the grace that God provides to us through the trial.
Everything you do- from the way you walk and talk to the shows that you watch and the music you listen to- have an effect on your life. Our lives will have times of sorrow as well as times of joy, but we can have peace through each. There may be disfunction in the world around you, but you can still have peace!
How? By reading the Scriptures! We know that in the last days perilous times shall come. We can see the list of end times signs coming true before our eyes. But, the promises that are found in the Bible helps us to have peace in spite of these things. We know it's coming, and we know how the book ends. So, we can peace by reminding ourselves of these precious truths.
If you live a wicked life, if you have wicked thoughts, if you harbor discontent in your heart, or get your focus in what's happening in the world then you will have no peace. It's only by putting your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and walking in His ways and keeping the precious promises of Scripture in your sight that you will ever find peace in this present evil world!
