TOPIC: SEARCHINGS FOR PEACE OF MIND?
You may have seen a baby asleep on his mother’s back or arms. But do you notice how peacefully that baby sleeps, even though the mother may be in a crowded and noisy place, or in an atmosphere of chaos? The baby still sleeps peacefully and soundly, oblivious of any danger in the surrounding.
Even if the baby is awake, he is still not concerned about any danger around him. To him, his mother’s back or arms is all he needs to feel secure.
The above scene gives us a picture of what peace, is truly all about. But having peace does not necessarily mean there’s no problem anywhere. You may have a load of problems to solve but still the inner peace you feel surpasses those problems.
Now, many people in the search for peace of mind have taken to dangerous lifestyles. They look for peace and happiness where none exists.
A man for example is having crises in his marriage, and the next thing, he takes to drinking and smoking just to forget his sorrow and have peace of mind. But how long will that ‘peace or happiness’ gotten from alcohol last?
Many have erroneously believed that once you make money, your problems are over and you will have peace of mind. Some, (especially ladies) also think that once they get married to a rich man, their problems will be over and their hearts will find peace. Some think having a good job will put an end to their problems and give them peace. But how wrong they all are.
It is a big error to think that having the good things of life will give you peace. These things can only make you happy,but they don’t give you real peace or joy.
Many rich people are going through hell. Some don’t even sleep in their houses. And if you should hear or see what some of them are going through, you won’t admire them but pity them.
There’s absolutely nothing in this world than can give one peace of mind or true happiness except Jesus. The world can only give you temporal peace or happiness, and before you know it, your problem is increased, and you will find yourself more troubled and sorrowful than you were.
Lasting peace and joy is found only in Jesus. He told us in John 14:27 “…My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you…”
Am I saying the waves and storms of life will not arise? No! It will. But with Him in your boat, you are safe and secure. The only thing you need to do is to sleep like that little baby on his mother’s back. Rest on Him and He will see you through that storm.
In conclusion, if we are to enjoy the peace of God, we must give the Prince of Peace a chance to dwell in us. He’s the only solution to the troubles and sorrows of this life. And He alone can give you real PEACE and Joy.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Peace cannot be found in a bottle, peace can only be found in a Person – Jesus.”
BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
