Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
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In these days of uncertainty, with the prices of everything changing, increasing crime, conflict—wars and rumors of war—and bad news continually filling the media on every front, there is an understandable lack of peace in the lives of most people on both a local and worldwide level.

The only real, permanent answer to dealing with those things is to have a peace down deep in the heart. That requires a peace that surpasses all understanding even in the midst of the ongoing issues. That true and lasting peace will only come from Almighty God, to whom nothing is impossible. It is as the apostle Paul wrote in today’s verse as well as to the Philippians, and us, a peace that will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. {Php.4:7}

A great old hymn written by Fanny Crosby over a hundred years ago titled 'Blessed Assurance' should be an anthem for the children of God today. It is indeed about God's assurance, His promises to us which never fail, {Jos.23:14} that can take away the fear of the consequences of the world’s present and future evil behavior.

We, the people of God, are to be led by the Word of God, not the news of the world. Always keep in mind and in your heart the words of Jesus who said that in the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. {Jn.16:33}

When we are sure of His love even in the midst of trials and tribulation then we will be certain indeed as Solomon wrote, 'the end of a matter is better than its beginning’. {Ecc.7:8} Not only will we have peace, it will end in victory. Living that truth we will be able to consider it all joy when we encounter various trials as James said. {Jas.1:2} We will be able to rejoice always and give thanks in all things as Paul wrote. {1Thes.5:16-18} We will be able to greatly rejoice as Peter said when we are distressed by various trials. {1Pt.1:6}

Consider the three young men who were tossed into the fiery furnace only to be victoriously joined in the fire by the Lord Himself. {Dan.3:18–26} Or Daniel later on being thrown into a lions den to die for his faithful prayers to the Lord. As God closed the lions mouths and he was released those who had plotted against him were then tossed to the lions along with their families to suffer their end when they became the lion’s food! {Dan.6:10–24} Or think about Paul and Silas unjustly and illegally beaten and put in prison in Philippi for sharing the love and the word of the Lord. God literally shook the earth to set them free from that bondage; as well as setting the jailer free from the bondage of sin! Read that glorious account in the Book of Acts. {Acts 16:16—33}

As it says in the Letter to the Hebrews, time would fail if I attempted to recount all of the many times that the Lord saved those who had faithfully trusted in Him. {Heb.11:32} Suffice to say that God who is no respecter of men will do for you and I what He has done for others.

If you are a born again child of God purchased with the shed blood of Jesus on the cross and attested to by the Holy Spirit, then no matter what you are facing, you need to know that we have the victory and are more than conquerors {Rom.8:37} because of His love...

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”   (Romans 8:28)

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