The winter wonderland we had going on up here in Pennsylvania is disappearing. It is raining this morning and is supposed to most of the weekend. It is still quite peaceful in a way. Speaking of peaceful, that is a thought that comes to mind. It is amazing what we will do for peace. We will plan our whole lives just for a glimpse of peace, sometimes not being able to experience it until we are retired. But sometimes then, our health is not good enough to enjoy it. From the time that man was born, there has been an emptiness that has driven him to fill it with something. What has man tried to fill that void with? Friends....they come and go. Riches.....they can be plenty today and gone tomorrow. A sucessful job....never know when that will disappear. Activities and Adventure.....you never know if your health will be good enough to do all that you want. A dream house....what took so long to build can be burnt down in minutes. A huge family.....kids grow up and start their own living your house empty.
So, all that man seeks to fill that void with is temporal. There is nothing wrong with wanting to have those things and experience those things. But when it comes down to it, they will all pass away. We will never be satisfied or filled unless we fill that void with Jesus. The eternal things of life are the things that fill that void and keep it filled. What are some eternal things you ask? Good question! Try seeking peace in the Promises of God's Word. God promises us abundant life if we give our lives to Him. If we trust and believe in Him for all things, we will never be left empty. Try seeking to depend on God for His Provision. Phillippians 4:19 says, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Try seeking Peace in God and not just in temporal things of life. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the Peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Try having a Passion for the things of God and not just the things that center around you. When it comes down to it, it is not about you it is all about HIM! God is the one in control whether you want to acknowledge that or not. He has the final answer. In the end, He will have the final word. Philippians 3:13-14 says, "Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do; forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Well, I guess that was a long thought on peace. But at times, I find myself seeking to be satisfied by things of this world that do not satisfy. Maybe for a short time, but then I find my self wanting. How sad is that when I can be completely satisfied in Christ. He promises and gives me so much, but then I find myself seeking what the world has to offer. Today may you be reminded of the: PROMISES OF GOD, THE PROVISION OF GOD, THE PEACE OF GOD, AND HAVE A PASSION FOR GOD. He will never let you down. Trust in Him till the end. May the Lord bless and keep you as you continue to seek and follow Him daily. Have a delightful day in the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 6:12
For who knows what is good for a man during his lifetime, during the few years of his futile life? He will spend them like a shadow, For who can tell a man what will be after him under the sun?
The answer is ..............God!
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