Most of us were really looking forward to better circumstances in 2021. Well, they aren’t better. In fact our situation is worse. But I know there is a way to be at peace in the middle of a pandemic, political unrest and personal situations. I am reminded of the children of Israel when they were wandering around in the desert. Forty years, they were stuck because they were afraid to take the step of faith into a new land – a land that was already prepared for them.
If you recall, God had already given them the Promised Land, however this new land was not trouble free. There were giants and enemies there, but there was also milk and honey. The fear of the unknown and a few giants kept them going in circles for 40 years. I picture them walking and walking day in and day out, but getting nowhere. Sound familiar?
God wants us to live in the Promised Land of inner peace experiencing His presence, protection and provision – even though our world – both personal and corporate are NOT pain free or problem free.
I think we have the same choice today. NO, I’m not talking about moving to a new country, but I am talking about moving out of our Land of fear and moving to the Land of peace. God already said He has given us the Land of Peace, but our fear of potential enemies and giants keeps us in our Land of Fear. Peace does not mean that there are problems and giants. Peace is a Person that is within us to comfort, guide, and give accurate perspective and wisdom in the middle of our problems.
There are seemingly insurmountable issues that we face every day, but God is bigger. There are hurts and disappointments that follow us around every day that feel like conquering giants, but God is our Conqueror. In fact, He said that WE are MORE than conquerors! He wants to conquer our fear – give us peace SO THAT we can hear as He directs our steps.
We can stay wandering in the wilderness of fear and not believe the truth about the mighty hand and love of God, or we can take Him at His word – completely - that He is our peace, wisdom and power in what we feel are insurmountable circumstances.
He is calling us into this Land of Peace and He has gone before us and is in us, and has our back. We can trust Him. He is trustworthy.
Numbers 13 -14, John 16:33; 14:27; Romans 8:37; 12:2; 15:13;