Peace Be StillKey Scriptures
- Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
- Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
- Proverbs 16:7 – “When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
Devotional
I met a young lady who had been facing intense spiritual warfare and persecution after she had a powerful encounter with Jesus Christ. Her testimony reminded me of 2 Thessalonians 1:4–5, which tells us that the trials and persecutions we endure are a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God.
In other words, the very fact that she was under attack was proof that she belonged to Christ, and that her life was now evidence of His righteousness. The enemy—the devil—will always use schemes, agents, and spiritual attacks against the emotions, mind, and will of God’s children to steal their peace and try to take control.
But peace is our inheritance in Christ. The key is learning spiritual warfare—not through fear, but by standing strong in the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18) and using the spiritual weapons He has given us.
Reflection
Peace doesn’t mean the absence of conflict—it means the presence of God in the middle of conflict.
- Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that peace comes when our mind is stayed on God.
- Psalm 119:165 teaches us that loving God’s Word shields us from offense and traps.
- Proverbs 16:7 gives us hope that even enemies cannot touch us when our ways please the Lord.
So when the warfare rages, the key is not to look at the storm but to look at Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who speaks: “Peace, be still.”
Prayer
“Lord, You are my peace. Help me to call on You during the chaos and noise. When the enemy tries to steal my peace, remind me of Your promises. I declare Psalm 29:11 over my life: ‘The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.’
Keep my mind stayed on You, help me to love Your Word deeply, and cause even my enemies to be at peace with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”