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But the wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt. Isaiah 57:20
D.L. MOODY
The only thing that can keep us from peace is sin. God turns the way of the wicked upside down. “There is no peace unto the wicked,” says God (Isaiah 48:22). They are like the troubled sea that cannot rest, casting up filth and mire all the while; but peace with God by faith in Jesus Christ, peace through the knowledge of forgiven sin is like a rock—the waters go dashing and surging past, but peace remains.
ERWIN LUTZER
Everybody wants peace, but there are certain thieves that rob us of our peace. I’m talking about guilt, self-hatred, anger, and jealousy; those inner sins of the spirit steal our peace. Then there are outward things like financial struggles and conflict with people that also rob us; perhaps you even have a person in mind right now who has robbed you of peace. Bitterness robs us of peace.
We need to renew our faith in the gospel of peace. “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace” (Ephesians 2:13–14). It’s not just that He brings peace. He is peace. You see, the good news of the gospel is, “since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). Jesus brings peace because He is peace; He is also the only one who can bring peace between you and God. Moody frequently returned to the topic of peace, and for a good reason: We need to be reminded that peace is available to those who come to God. Our burdens must be transferred from our shoulders to Christ who cares for us.
PRAYER
Father, may I be given grace to cast my burdens unto your shoulders and receive the gift of peace.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Is anything stopping you from living in the peace of the Gospel?What are the results of living in God’s peace?