October 10, 1998, Saturday

When we are confused or uncertain, is there a way to

find a solution or calm to the situation? How can one

stay calm in a tumultuous situation? Is it really true

that a clear conscience makes one peaceful?

In our fast paced society it is difficult to find

contentment and peace with many confusing choices.

Paul found in his life's journeys many distractions, but

he found peace when he consulted God to help him stay

focused: "For God is not the author of confusion but of

peace (1Cor 14:33). God gives us direction in times

of confusion.

Isaiah found that when he recognized God's control over

every situation, he found unexplainable peace by trusting God:

"You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed

on You, Because he trusts in You" (Isa 26:3). His focus on

God and His attributes reminded him that he could trust Him.

The Psalmist found that God's commandments were not a

burden to maintain, but the commandments of God are a

blessing to those that hear and heed them. He came to

know and love the commmandments for how they helped him:

"Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing

causes them to stumble" (Psa 119:165). The Psalmist's

knowledge of the commandments gave him a moral standard

that maintained a clear conscience giving him great peace.

Let us remember who is the God that is our peace. God's

name is Jehová Shalom. He is the God that puts His peace

all around His people. He is the God that is helping us

learn His ways. The Psalmist had the calm assurance of

knowing that his praises to God brought contentment and

peace: "I will praise you as long as I live, and in Your

Name I will lift up my hands" (Psa 63:4). Lift your hands

to Him and Praise Him today for the fact that He is the

God that guards us with His peace!