Our Peace

We live in confusing, complicated, and chaotic times. Many are to the point of confusion and do not know what to believe concerning our government, the economy, the coronavirus, or religion. Therefore uncertainty, anxiety, anger, and depression often follow as a result.



Mental health issues have skyrocketed since March of 2020. Proverbs 12:25 teaches, “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad”. How do we deal with all the negativity bombarding us through television, social media, newspapers, books, and magazines?

We limit what we watch on TV, DVDS, and social media. We are careful to what we listen to on the radio and on CDs. We concentrate upon the truth, which is God’s Word (John 17:17). We replace uncertainty with the assurance God is in complete control (Genesis 1:1; Psalms 2). As Christians, we understand God has our back (Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5). We know God will not put on us more than we can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). We have the avenue of prayer to almighty God through Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:17).

When we remind ourselves of all these blessed promises and tools to help us on our Christian walk, we are no longer confused or afraid. We have peace knowing the blood of Jesus has taken care of our sins (Revelation 1:5). We know by being faithful unto death or Jesus’s second coming, Heaven will be our eternal abode (Revelation 2:10). We rest in the precious promises of God’s word (Isaiah 41:10).

The words to the old hymn are so true: “What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms” (Leaning on The Everlasting Arms, Elisha A. Hoffman, 1887). Let us remember it is only in the Lord that we will know true peace and joy (John 16:33).

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis