1.17.11

Isaiah 26:3-4

3 You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
4 Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.


Dear friend,

This verse is near and dear to my heart because of struggles that I've had with fear and anxiety. In the past, I have struggled daily with panic attacks and debilitating fear that would plague my mind. Ultimately by God's grace, He has taught me (and is consistently teaching me) through His Word and the Holy Spirit that the root cause of my anxiety is a lack of trust in Him and an undisciplined mind. He has also shown me that a spirit plagued with fear is not the spirit He has given us as Christians (2 Timothy 1:7).

In our verse today, we read about perfect peace which is something that many people, including non-Christians, strive for in life. Some empty their minds to try and attain it but here we read that God will keep in perfect peace the mind that is steadfast and that trusts in Him. Is there something that you've been anxious about and that you need to trust God with today?

The Hebrew word for "steadfast" in this verse is used multiple times in the Old Testament when describing the laying of hands upon on an offering. It means to rest, lay upon or lean against. Let us fix, lay and rest our minds upon the Lord today and pray that our faith in God would increase as our fears decrease. He will strengthen and uphold us. Approach Him with thanksgiving and bring your requests to Him. Cast your cares upon Him because He cares for you!

In Christ,
Mike