THE TRUE EDEN OF PEACE

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 an elusive virtue. It escapes our mind and spirit, and leaves a frustration in our hearts that is all too often exposed in our daily interactions. Because of this void, households are broken or in confusion, social relationships are strained, politicians and businessmen act out of fear.

There are people who have found peace in their heart. There are some who possess the secret strength of quietness, who have found harmony with their Lord. Such people have an inner strength. Just to be around them is relaxing as their spirit radiates on ours. Their words and mannerism emanate that stillness that is so vital to our soul.

How do they do that? Do they themselves not struggle inside? Did they find 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?

No, it is not so. They have simply turned the fight over. They have engaged the power of Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 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 worries are exposed and demised. Jesus’ arms are 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. For who can truly obey the Law in all points? We are all sinners in God’s eyes (Romans 3:23). So let’s love His Law today with all our heart and we will be finally free from the offenses of the world that so often vex us.

John 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.

John 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.