There are many things in the world today that tend to cause people to be
distressed and anxious-- just watch the first few minutes of the evening
news!

As for we Christians, God tells us in His Word,
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God,
which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in
Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the
world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be
fearful." John 14:27

Peace is the gift of God, abundant and perfect as the following Scriptures
state.
"The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace." Psalm 29:11

"Those who love Thy law have great peace,
And nothing causes the to stumble." Psalm 119:165

"The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace,
Because he trusts in Thee.
Trust in the Lord forever,
For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock." Isaiah 26:3-4

This peace only comes from, through, and in Christ.
"For He Himself is our peace..." Ephesians 2:14
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28

I would like to share with you an example of peace that I read in "Streams
in the Desert, Vol. 1" compiled by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman. It is a peace
that comes when we rest in Christ.

"Two painters each painted a picture to illustrate his conception of rest.
The first chose for his scene a still, lone lake among the far-off
mountains.
The second threw on his canvas a thundering waterfall, with a fragile birch
tree bending over the foam; and at the fork of the branch, almost wet with
the cataract's spray, sat a robin on its nest.
The first was only STAGNATION; the last was REST."

Even in the midst of hard circumstances we are to rejoice always, cast our
cares on Him, fret not, let not our hearts be troubled, be anxious for
nothing and in everything give thanks!

As Colossians 3:15 says,
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were
called in one body; and be thankful."

Hallelujah! God is in control. We belong to Him, so let us rest in Christ
and give Him free hand to work in our lives that God may "conform us to the
image of His Son" as He takes us through each circumstance.

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you
will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

As the song says:
"Let there be glory and honor and praises,
Glory and honor to Jesus.
Glory, honor; glory and honor to Him."

Let it be so now and forever! Amen