I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN

Isn't it amazing that no matter what we go through, we can still experience God's unshakable peace and declare, “I will not be shaken” as David did in Psalm 16:8. God knows what we are going through and all we have been through and He promises peace to the believer through Jesus Christ. 

Peace can be difficult to obtain in our natural realm as our unsettled nature tries to cling to the things of earth, to the “American way” of living; to the here and now; and we will fight for what we think is ours, even to death. It's difficult to understand that every thing on this earth was created by and for Almighty God and His purpose. Even our families are not our own, but God's; loaned to us for a timely season that only God has predestined. As the circle of life goes on families become attached and the death of a loved one brings unbearable grief; as we can't grasp that they didn't die, but were merely called back home with God and we can join them when our time on earth is completed as well. 

All things of this earth are temporal and will someday pass away. Only what's done for Christ will last. We are encouraged time and time again throughout God's Word to put our trust in spiritual things, not temporal things that fade away. When we put our trust in temporal things, we give room for anxiety, fear, jealously, discontentment, greed, and insecurity to have open access to our lives(1 Timothy 6:17-19). Instead of trying to hold on to things we think are ours, we must learn to let go of those things which seem to cause worry that you have no control over. Jesus tells us in Mt 6:31-34 “So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” 

Learning to seek God first, above and before any earthly thing, large or small; is the key to success in life. Being submissive to His will, to His ways, and to His plan for our lives is what God asks from us. He already knows what we have need of, even before we ask; and He watches over us to supply those needs, if we put our trust in Him. As we learn to trust in Him in all our ways, we gain unshakable peace that passes all understanding. A peace that no matter what comes our way, we too can proclaim, "I will not be shaken!" 

I pray that the peace of God be with you all, and in you all, as you put your trust in God, Amen!  Be blessed dear friends, God loves you and so do I~~~