This is an interesting section of Isaiah. It has a large pool of lessons from which we can drink. In chapter 26 we read this wonderful passage
Isaiah 26:3-4 - “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.
These words fall in the middle of God pronouncing judgment and discipline. Hearing these words is like being in a building where the fire alarm goes off and everyone scrambling for safety, but you hear a voice that says, "If you stand firm by Me you will be okay!" Think of that. You smell smoke, fell heat and see flames, but, because you are next to the Voice, you are fine and have perfect peace. Think of Peter walking on the water in the midst of the storm. His steadfast look at Christ kept him above the water. His looking around caused him to sink. Think of Daniel. His steadfast look at God kept him free from the Lions. Or, his three Hebrew friends, who found themselves in the fire with Christ. A steadfast mind produces a mind of peace. God is our "everlasting" rock and we have only to trust in His care to experience His peace. It should also be noted, however, that peace is a gift from God, accornding to this verse. It reads, "You will keep in perfect peace." You don't get peace based upon circumstances. Peace is not the absence of war, or bad situations. Peace is the presence of God in your life. God remains in the life of those who have a steadfast look at the Savior. If you lack peace don't look at the circumstances around you look to Him who is within you.
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