Shalom, Shalom

"You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. 4Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength".

                                                                                   Isaiah 26:3-4    NKJV

I consider this verse to be one of the most classic of verses in the bible. It is a verse that we need to claim for each day; it says it all. As we remain focused on Jesus He will give us His peace. It is the peace Paul mentions in Philippians:

'and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.'  Philippians 4:7. Jesus also mentioned this peace in John 14:27 'Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.'

This peace is not only valid in the kingdom age, but also for all those who tune their minds to God's spiritual realities. The ambitions of selfish sinners will crumble, but the Llord Himself is an everlasting rock v4.

The term 'Perfect Peace' is expressed in Hebrew by Shalom, Shalom, a Hebrew method of putting great emphasis on a word. The word Shalom implies health, happiness, well-being and peace. The word translated mind is not the usual Hebrew word, but rather is a word meaning 'creative imagination.' Isaiah's thought is that he whose creative imagination, the seat of plans and ideas, is firmly founded on the eternal Lord, will enjoy Shalom in all its implications.

Therefore, if you want to be close to Jesus and flow in His peace at all times, change you thought life. Train your mind to focus on the things of God and stay focused this way. Pray that God will help you to change your thinking by renewing your mind. It takes practice and dedication but it is possible to achieve this. God won't do this for you but, as soon as He sees that you are trying to do it, He will give you the help, power and support to accomplish the job.

Why not use this verse each day as you come to have a time with Jesus. Make the verse personal to yourself and after a time, things will begin to change in your life.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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