Is It Real?

Years ago I bought a small plastic succulent plant, and it never fails someone will comment on how healthy the plant looks.  If they only knew, I can’t grow anything except in the refrigerator!

 

What does real peace look like, feel like?  One thing is for sure – it is rarely mistaken for counterfeit peace!  Paul described God’s peace and how it works: "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7).  Whatever worldly peace you experienced yesterday is easily duplicated – it is sold to the highest bidder with incredible discounts and in abundant supply.  Strangely, however, it must be purchased over and over again, and renewed often.  Not so with God's peace!  Genuine peace isn’t brought on by anything outside but rather occurs and resides deep in the heart.  A torrential hurricane of life-stuff can be going on yet the Calm exists unaffected.  Effectual spiritual peace is always directly proportional to the depth of intimacy we have with The Father.  Plastic plants rock … at least for me.  Real peace comes from The Rock!  How about your peace – is it real?