When we accept Jesus Christ as our Saviour, our sins are all forgiven. God tells us this that we may know that the punishment we deserved has all been borne for us, and that we shall never come into judgment. He does not want us to be troubled any more, but to have peace, knowing that nothing can ever pluck us out of His hand. This, dear reader, is peace with God as to the question of our sins.
But there is another “peace” which it is our privilege to enjoy—the peace of God. Often things seem to “go wrong.” Often we are in trouble of one kind or another. Perhaps all before us looks dark, and we don’t know what to do next. Perhaps some of our dear ones are sick. Everyone has trials and difficulties of some kind. But God knows them all, and He wants us to trust in Him. He says, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6, 76Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6‑7).
Take all your troubles to God, and leave them with Him. Do not worry any longer about them, but enjoy the sweet peace that may be yours if you will only trust in the blessed One who is willing to carry all your burdens for you.
ML 03/22/1903