Daily Devotion

May 24, 2006

Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

In the demanding fast-moving world of today, peace seems to be the elusive virtue.  It escapes our mind and spirit, and leaves a frustration in our hearts that is all too often channeled into our daily interactions.  Because of this void, households are in confusion or broken, social relationships are strained, politicians and businessmen act out of fear.

But do you know a man who has found peace in his heart?  Have you met one with the secret strength of quietness? Have you ever neared the stillness of one who has found harmony with his LORD?  Such person has an inner strength. Just to be around them relaxes you as their spirit radiates on yours; their words and mannerism emanate that stillness that is so vital to your soul.

But do you think that they themselves do not struggle inside?  Do you think that they found a secret potion that sets them in denial of life’s struggles?  Do they own a magic word that repeals all their doubts and worries?  Do they live in a self-created idyllic world?

Nay, my friend, not so! They have simply turned the fight over; they have engaged the power of Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace (Is 9:6) to fight for them.  All they have to do is take refuge in the mighty arms of the LORD through His Words.  This is the place where life’s struggles are conquered, where the lies of doubt and worry are exposed and demised, the land of the true Eden of peace.

And all the more, it is not in mere obedience to the Law of God that they found their peace; it is in loving that Law and embracing it fervently as we do a lover that that “great peace” is found.  For who can truly obey the Law in all points? We are all sinners in God’s eyes. (Rom 3:23).  So love His Law today with all your heart and you will be finally free from the offenses of the world that so often vex you.

Joh 14:27  Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Joh 16:33  These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Patrick Lumbroso
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