Soul State

As Americans, we are familiar with a yearly "State of the Union" address from the president.  As Christians, it is good we consider the state of the soul. Scripture tells us, "It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord" (Lamentations 3:26), and "Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from Him cometh my salvation" (Psalm 62:1). How can it be - this tranquil eye of life's hurricanes? For sure, such peace and calm are not self-manufactured! No, it comes from a settled soul, one which is sourced solely in The Calm One - Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:3 says the Christian is "hidden with Christ in God." Shielded. Safe. Secure. The spiritual reality is, "peace is the divine order, in whatever state we may be." (Francois de la Mothe Fenelon). May such peace be the true state of our souls.

Not so in haste, my heart - Have faith in God, and wait

Although He linger long - He never comes too late. (Anon)