how often have we cried out for peace in our lives? Sometimes, those cries take the form of explicit and specific prayers to our Lord. Other times, it just that sense that things could be, or should be, better than they currently are. But the really tough one comes when we look in the mirror and know that we could be... that we should be.... better than we are.
Psalm 119:5-6
Oh, that my ways were directed
To keep Your statutes!
Then I would not be ashamed,
When I look into all Your commandments.
- - - NKJV
We are seeing in this verse an implicit promise. We look into the commandments and, like a mirror, they reflect back to us our performance in obeying our God. When we heed the words of our Savior, we will be at peace. When we do not, we shall find ourselves in the grip of shame's turmoil.
Brothers and sisters, are you at peace today? Are you resting in the safety of true repentance and obedience? Seek the voice of Christ and heed His commands. You will lay up treasure for yourself in Heaven, and your visit through this world will be peaceful.
Be encouraged, Jose
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