“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT)
A close friend just called me. Her family has had a significant business loss. Yet, she seems to be at peace. She spoke to me about her trust in God and her gratitude for His protection over their family. Instead of worrying about their loss or their future, she is focused on the Lord. She has complete confidence that God will show them the way forward. I am stunned by her faith!
Our hearts long for peace, hope, security, stability, and clarity. The trail to what we crave is riddled with obstacles. Trust is the ideal tool to cut through the barriers; like wielding a machete or axe, it takes some practice. Yet, when opportunities for trust-training present themselves, we are slow to exercise faith.
Why?
We look for paths that are already clear, paths of least resistance. However, these paths do not lead to peace. They loop back around to circumstantial assurance. Following well-trodden paths will not get us where we want to go. We must learn to use the tool of Faith to cut through the barriers. Perfect Peace requires God-confidence. Complete Trust clears the way.
“Trust in the Lord always.” (Isaiah 26:4 NLT)
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