Saturday, October 11, 2025

Pastor's Ponderings, October 11, 2025

 Let Us All Seek the Peace of God

 

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. There’s so much noise—stress at work, worries about the future, and constant bad news. But in the middle of all that, God invites us to rest in His peace. The Bible says His peace “surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7) and that we should let it rule our hearts (Colossians 3:15).

 

When our thoughts stay focused on God, He promises to keep us in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). Jesus Himself told us that life in this world would bring trouble, but He also said, “Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). That means no matter what’s happening around us, peace is still possible.

 

It’s true—there are challenges everywhere. The world is full of pain, conflict, and injustice. But we don’t have to let that steal our joy or fill us with fear. God has already won the battle against evil. The question is: will we let the world shape our emotions, or will we let God shape our peace?

 

Society often tells us that our worth depends on what we have—money, status, or power. But God tells a different story. He says we are chosen, loved, and valuable to Him (1 Peter 2:9). Jesus paid the price for every sin—past, present, and future—and has given us everything we need to live a godly life, including His peace (2 Peter 1:3).

 

Yes, life can be hard. We may face grief, sickness, financial strain, or personal struggles. But even in those moments, we can look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. He gives us strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

 

He’s prepared a home for us in heaven—but even now, while we walk through this life, we can experience His peace. So, no matter what comes your way, don’t give up and don’t lose heart. Let us open our hearts and receive the peace that only God can give.

 

Philippians 4:7

New International Version

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

Colossians 3:15

New International Version

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful

 

Isaiah 26:3

New King James Version

You will keep him in perfect peace,Whose mind is stayed on You,

Because he trusts in You.

 

John 16:33

New International Version

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.”

 

1 Peter 2:9

Amplified Bible

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light

 

2 Peter 1:3

New International Version

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness

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