Know Peace

Gone are the days when I dreamed of a quiet house – at times now, it’s just too quiet here. Mr. Bill went for a hearing test today, and he told the doctor that he said “huh?” a lot and I yelled a lot. I guess the house isn’t going to be as quiet as I imagined in our latter years.

Does peace elude you? I don’t mean quiet moments of rest and resolve; no, I mean a soul-deep settled-ness that overtakes you from deep within. How terribly askew is our desperation for peace; we can’t wait until all the bills are paid, the kids are soundly tucked in bed, all tasks on the to-do list done, health is improved, etc. All those things really are nice, but tomorrow comes and it all begins again. Peace escapes us! The Beloved Apostle John recorded Jesus’ words to His disciples, “It is the Spirit Who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63). A bottomless well, a never-ending stream, an Eternal Source of calm; an indescribable settled-ness of the spirit – if bottled, it would generate millions! No need for bottles, prescriptions, or delay: look unto Jesus, the “Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2). The well of peace originates from the Throne of God where sits the Redeemer Who suffered all things that we might know the fullness of life and His joy abundant! Don’t settle for a few fleeting moments of peace … know Christ, know Peace.