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“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 14:27).
Searching today’s headlines can make one feel both overwhelmed and
uneasy. The news can grip our hearts and make us fearful. Negative
headlines can make us weary and left feeling lost and wondering. As
believers, however, we need to remember Who is at the centre of our
universe and the beautiful promise that He always “works all things
together for our good.”
In the midst of the chaos, confusion, and wickedness that seems so
prevalent in the world, believers can take a deep breath and exhale a
sigh of relief in remembering there is, always has been, and always will
be hope. There is always hope because God is our hope. He, in fact, is
our everything…all we will ever need…ever.
We have been promised by a loving God, our heavenly Father, that He is
with us and we can rest in Him…always. There is never a moment when He
forgets us. There is no problem too small that He doesn’t see. There is
nothing too far out of His reach or His power. He truly cares about all
that concerns us and promises to carry our burdens.
Matthew 6:26-32 is a beautiful truth that needs to be tucked deep inside
and etched into every believer’s heart:
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in
barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to
your life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of
the field grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you that not even
Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these.
“If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today
and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe
you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’
or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run
after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need
them.”
This verse reminds us that nothing, absolutely nothing, escapes God’s
attention. He is all-knowing and just. He knows our needs and our
circumstances. He sees our pride, our pain, our ups, our downs…our
hearts. He also sees what’s done in dark, secret places and He promises
to make all things right in His time.
We truly can rest in His care knowing He has our back and His love for
us is immeasurable, regardless of what we’re going through or what’s
happening all around us. We have assurance that the Creator of our world
will never leave us. He will never forsake us. He will never break His
promises to us. He will forever be our Father. He will forever be our
loving, trustworthy, faithful provider. He will forever be our Saviour
and our source of hope.
If you’re His child, He is your forever Father, a forever keeper of
promises…the great I Am. He shelters you, provides for your every need,
and offers His peace which passes all understanding …a peace beyond all
human comprehension.
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s desire for all His children:
“For I
know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Psalm 91:1-2 brings further encouragement: “Whoever dwells in the
shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will
say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I
trust.’”
If you’ve accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you can rest in
His promises. You can be encouraged through His Word. He has you in the
palm of His hand, and there is never need to be afraid in this world, in
your circumstances, in this day-to-day life.
Christians have been promised a peace, a power of calm like no other.
When we turn our eyes and hearts to focus on the centre and heart of all
that’s good…the very One who created calm, we can live joyfully despite
the ever darkening world around us. When we choose to be thankful in our
circumstances, grateful for the blessings God’s given, and ever seeking
His face, God can use us to illuminate His light and bring the gospel of
hope in the darkest places, to the most helpless of souls.
And when we choose to dim our pride and self-reliance, and instead
humble ourselves and hold tight to the love of God and His promises, the
world will see the brightness of His love ever more…piercing through the
darkest night and darkest of circumstances, shining the light of hope.
Be encouraged today that God has YOU in the palm of His hand. You can
breathe freely. You can release your fears, frustrations, and concerns
to the very One who created you perfectly…the very One who knows the
beginning from the end. He holds the whole world in His hands. Nothing
escapes His attention…nothing! So, dear friend…Smile. Breathe. Pray. Be
Thankful. Release your worries.
Be present in His presence. Cling to Him and boldly go where He leads.
He is your safety net. He is your source of provision and protection. He
will never leave you nor forsake you…that’s a forever promise!
Therefore, let not your heart be troubled or your joy stolen. Draw your
attention to Him and let Him come near to you.
He wants your trust, your praise, your prayers, your witness.
Allow Him to wrap His arms of love around you today and always.
May you hold tight and be encouraged by these beautiful messages in
God’s Word. May each scripture bring your heart joy, peace, and a
refreshing new hope to hold onto as you rest in His all-powerful and
capable hands.
Matthew 11:29-30 “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For
my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to the
riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for
I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 56:11 “In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?”
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have
peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has
also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has
done from beginning to end.”
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among
the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you
trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit.”