“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you will have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding]. (John 16:33, Amplified Bible)
Jesus warned us in advance that uncertainty will be present on this Earth until His Second Coming. Yet, if we use our faith to rely on Him for guidance, we will receive His Perfect Peace, and the Divine Strength to have a Victorious faith, despite our circumstances.
The following is an excerpt from a Devotional Reading, I read this morning.
“It’s hard when a situation doesn’t look anything like we thought it would. Especially if, like me, you like a plan. I like all involved to follow along with the plan.”
“And I certainly don’t want any unexpected deviations from or disappointments with the plan at all, ever.”
Yes, this is the writer’s honest feelings, but if Christian believers possess this [unrealistic] mindset, we will never receive the spiritual joy, peace, and confidence that comes from using our faith to completely trust in God’s Perfect Plans for our lives.
I am not passing judgment. For most of my life, I nurtured self-reliance, one of pride’s bitter fruits. Yes, by using prior experience and various strategies, I attempted to control outcomes, which led to a medical diagnosis of insomnia, and spiritual separation from God.
“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46).
Not only did I lose sleep and my gift of peace, since I was not studying the Bible, I failed to realize that excluding God is disobedience, resulting in a spiritual disconnection from Jesus Christ.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.” (Jeremiah 31:3, Amplified Bible).
Thankfully Jesus intervened. One day, while browsing on YouTube, I came across a Sermon that helped me to understand God’s perspective on Christians who rely on their own thoughts and ways; we are in a spiritual state of rebellion against God.
God’s Command: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes…” (Proverbs 3:5-7).
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the members of the Ephesus Church: (Ephesians 2:1-3).
“And you He made alive, who were [spiritually] dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air [Satan], the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind…”
When we follow our thoughts and strategies, instead of praying for God’s Divine Guidance, asking Him to reveal His will and plans, spiritually, we are on the same level as unbelievers, who the Apostle Paul refers to as “sons of disobedience.”
Reflection: Brothers and Sisters, where do we stand spiritually with God in 2026? Are we part of the Christian majority, whose First Response to their challenges is, “What am I going to do?”
Sadly, the Christian Community has evolved to the point that disobedience to God is an acceptable character trait. But God clarifies the true status of self-governing Christians: “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12).
When Jesus was on this earth, in His human form, God, the Father expected His Son to always obey Him. In John 8:29, Jesus proclaimed: “And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.”
To remain in right standing with God, and to receive His blessings, the Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12 that worshiping God requires a sacrificial lifestyle of humility, self-denial, daily prayer, Bible study, surrender, and faithful obedience.
“To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with My Father on His throne.” (Revelation 3:21, NIV).
Jesus’ Promise to come again should fill us with hope, peace, and joy! The uncertainties of life should never distract us to the point that we are not preparing every day to receive our Eternal Crown of Life [Revelation 22:12].
In John 16:33, Jesus tells us that our spiritual journey will be a turbulent one. Yet, Jesus extends an open invitation to the righteous [you and me]: “Pray continuously!”
“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13).
The True Believer’s Response: “Let us then approach God’s Throne of Grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16, NIV).
Faithful obedience to God is non-negotiable. Obeying God’s Command in Proverbs 3:5-7, facilitates staying connected to Jesus and alleviates all anxiety and worry when we face life’s uncertainties.
God Is Faithful: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3).
Despite life’s challenges, if we are striving to follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit will anoint us with Jesus’ Perfect Peace that permeates the mind, body, and soul with a spirit of calm assurance.
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23).
Peace is a spiritual gift that is promised to every one, who uses their faith to trust and obey God, confident [without wavering] that God is always Faithful. Yes and Amen!
No Peace? Return to God and Enjoy Jesus’ Perfect Peace
From studying the Holy Scriptures, we learn the faith, trust, and obedience required to follow Jesus on the Narrow Path of Righteousness. And from our decision to consecrate ourselves daily to God, the Holy Spirit teaches, guides, and keeps us on the Narrow Path of Righteousness.
Renounce Trusting Yourself: Redirect Your Love, Faith, and Focus Back to Jesus Christ
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God…” (Ephesians 2:8).
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6).
Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christianity. We use our faith to believe that Jesus died to redeem us from our sins, and then we commit to following Him with daily surrender, always trusting and obeying His plans for our life.
Faith is the spiritual catalyst that keeps us connected to Jesus! Facing uncertainty? Pray and wait on God [Psalm 27:14].
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly… .” (Lamentations 3:25-26).
Even if your prayer is not answered immediately, do not embrace doubtful thoughts. Remain encouraged, maintain a calm spirit, and even before you receive the blessing, continue to thank God for His Divine Help.
To align ourselves with God’s Will, we must learn God’s Higher Thoughts and Ways [Isaiah 55:8-9]. Every day, we commit to worshiping Him through morning and evening worship [Prayer and Bible Study].
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17, ESV). Steadfast Faith and Spiritual Strength are received through studying the Word of God [The Holy Scriptures].
From studying the Bible [Genesis to Revelation], we learn how Loving and Committed Jesus is to His followers: “I will never leave you or forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5). We are never alone!
Jesus Christ is our High Priest and Heavenly Intercessor, Who receives every prayer of the righteous through the Holy Spirit.
Separation, Solitude, and Silence invites the Presence of the Holy Spirit to permeate us with the glory of God. We must never forget that when praying, we are approaching the Sovereign God of the universe.
Desire Perfect Peace? Begin praying more. Even if we are at work, we should pray silently throughout our day. Ask God for the spiritual blessings of peace, joy, wisdom, discernment, and strength.
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:2).
Pray differently: We cannot enjoy Jesus’ Peace, if we are constantly asking for this earth’s temporary material possessions, success, and wealth. Study Matthew 6.
Our Savior and Triumphant King Is Faithful: “Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24).
Pray for Stronger Faith: Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you with the wisdom and discernment to perceive life through spiritual eyes.
God knows our human weaknesses. When praying, include one or two of God’s Promises and focus on His Sovereign Power. When King Jehoshaphat faced three armies, this is how he prayed:
“O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You?…”
“For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
Knowing and believing in Jesus’ Promises anchors us to Christ, gives us hope, peace, and redirects our focus from overwhelming circumstances to the Unlimited Power of God.
“Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27, Legacy Standard Bible).
The Message of The Cross proves that we are loved by God, the Father, and God, Jesus, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit.
The righteous have guardian angels [Psalm 91] assigned to protect us from invisible spiritual warfare; our angels keep us out of harm’s way, and comfort and strengthen us in our journey of life.
Every day, we are blessed with the opportunity to invite the presence of God into our lives. Our priority in life is to establish and maintain our relationship with Jesus Christ.
We are Temporary Travelers living on a Temporary Earth, preparing for an Eternity of worshiping God, and living in a heavenly atmosphere of Perfect Love, Peace, Joy, and Happiness. Yes and Amen!
Lord God, we come, asking You to give us direction, wisdom, strength, and peace. Every day, we face many decisions that we attempt to resolve without Your Divine Help, and for this sin against You, we ask for forgiveness. Lord, we desire to be aligned with Your Perfect Will and to receive the Spiritual Peace that gives us comfort, and reinforces Your Great Love for us. We ask You to guide us on the Narrow Path of Righteousness, and to reveal any thoughts, habits, and behaviors that would prevent us from receiving our Crown of Life. We thank You for hearing and answering our prayer that we ask in the Loving and Righteous Name of our Triumphant King, Jesus Christ, Amen.
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