Peace be Still

Life can be a rollercoaster. Just when we think we are at the top everything goes upside down and we fall. 

There is much uncertainty in the world right now. If we put our hope and trust in earthly things, we can end up with bitter disappointment. If we base our happiness on material things, money, or status, we will only be disappointed every time. 

We are being told to stay home and practice social distancing. We know a young man who was in the hospital for 5 weeks. With much prayer and the hard work of the doctors and nurses, he is finally home,  You may know someone who has lost their job. You may know someone who has lost a loved one to this virus. What can we do? What is going to happen? Is there any hope?

The Psalmist says that God will strengthen our heart. We can have hope. 

Psalm 31:24 - “Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” That’s what we need: courage and hope. 

When the storm is raging and it seems to be, keep holding onto your faith. When the waves are crashing and the tempest is blowing, hold on tighter to Jesus. Don’t let go of your faith and knowledge of God’s love. He will never leave you or forsake you.

Remember when the disciples were in the boat with Jesus. Wind, rain, and storm were tossing the boat. The disciples were fearful. Where was Jesus, sound asleep in the bow of the boat. When Peter woke Jesus, He rebuked them for their lack of faith.  Then Jesus simply said to the storm, “Peace be still.”

So we need to remain in the boat with Jesus and hold onto faith. Pray for peace. Pray for healing in the land. Pray for our nation and the leaders. Keep standing on the Word of God.

This time of remaining at home can be a blessing. There is the opportunity to pray, read, write, garden, practice an instrument, clean out a closet, make a new recipe, write letters, or simply sit and be thankful for hope and love that surrounds you.

Read Psalms 91 and strengthen yourself.

Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him…”