To the Ends of the Earth: Legacy – Week 2, Day 3 – God Brings Stillness to Our Troubled Times

Open the gates,

that the righteous nation which keeps faith

   may enter in.

You keep him in perfect peace,

   whose mind is stayed on you,

   because he trusts in you.

Trust in the LORD for ever,

   for the LORD GOD

   is an everlasting rock.

Isaiah 26:2–4

We all face personal struggles, whether they be physical, emotional, financial, or relational. We can’t avoid it. In fact, Jesus told us that we would face such trials; but we can rest because he has overcome the world (see Jn 16:33). Such promises help to sustain us when we face the tough times and fear we will falter under the pressure. God opens the door to his powerful presence and brings us to a place of peace.

God may not remove our troubles right away (or at all), but he loves us and is working out our salvation as we weather the storms of life. As we strive to seek the face of God when life throws its worst at us, we become caught up in the peace of Christ. We rest in that place where those who trust in God come to dwell. We become part of the ongoing story of recovery, righteousness, and rest, a story that shines upon the world and lights the way for all those who will come after us.

Questions for reflection

When have you experienced the perfect peace of God in the midst of a difficult struggle?

Why is it important to keep our faith strong and focus our minds on the peace of God when we are facing trials and tribulations?

How can you bring the precious presence of Christ into the life of a brother who is struggling today?

Praying with Scripture

And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. (Mk 4:39)

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