Peace Declared

Peace Declared "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3 When France and England were at war, a French vessel had gone off on a long whaling voyage, but soon found they were short of water. They were near an English port, but were afraid that they would be taken captive if they docked there. They were spotted by sailors stationed there, who saw their distress signal, and sent word to them that they need not be afraid, that the war was over, and peace had been declared. But they hesitated for fear it was a trick, until they were near death, and finally were forced to dock. There they found that peace had actually been declared, and that the war was actually over. There are so many people today, like these sailors, who don't believe that peace was made for them, when Jesus died on the Cross. Jesus made peace, and now He wants us to enjoy it, and to believe in Him. There are no strings that keep us from accepting God's peace, and His salvation. But as long as we depend upon ourselves, and our own ability there are so many that feel they do not need God's gift. They fail to take into account that their current life is short, and will disappear as a mist in the wind. Death is just around the corner, and there is no promise that they will see tomorrow. It is the eternal life that they are missing out on, as unless they accept Jesus as their Savior, there is no hope and no future. Don't put off asking for, and accepting God's free gift of an eternal life, and also His peace and His comfort in your life. Your war will be over, your enemies defeated, and you will be at peace, as you will now have God on your side, who will lead and direct your life, to withstand the temptations of Satan. When Jesus arose from the grave, he said, "Peace be unto you." Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Six November 16