The Steadfast of Mind
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The Steadfast of Mind
The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace,
Because he trusts in Thee. Isaiah 26:3
Just who are “the steadfast of mind” that will be kept “in perfect peace”? Isaiah points out that they are those who honestly “trust” in the LORD God Almighty. They are not wishy-washy, first thinking the Bible is true — and then thinking they don’t believe this or that part of it. Those kinds of people only want to believe whatever they “feel” will benefit them and give them entry into heaven no matter what they do in this life.
But, Isaiah refuses to cave in to that kind of selfish worldliness.
If one honestly longs for the true “perfect peace” of our Creator, Redeemer, they must be and remain in the truths of God in His word — the Bible. They cannot fiddle with the many teachings and imaginations of all sorts of people, who actually only want to make a name for themselves. Those are the ones who hold themselves above the LORD, who created all things. They feel their imaginations are worth more than God’s true word, which has proven itself all throughout history.
To be “steadfast of mind”, one must dwell on God’s word and honestly see that it really does historically show how God has kept all of His promises down through the ages. Based on historical truths, one puts his faith in the LORD God Almighty, our Savior Christ Jesus.
Seeing truth, one becomes “steadfast of mind”. Studying God’s word, we become built up in the truth of our eternal salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. These are the ones whom God keeps “in perfect peace”.
The “steadfast of mind” remain in God — and God remains in them. That’s fellowship with God based on the truths of His word. And — that becomes our “perfect peace”. It’s a “peace” through all of our challenges in this sinful world, because we know of a surety Jesus has already won the victory for us.
Our study of God’s word needs to be of true translations — not paraphrases or interpretations. It’s what God actually said that is most important — not someone else’s opinion.
Then, in the “perfect peace” of trusting, we say, “Hallelujah! LORD, thank You for leading us in Your wondrous truths and peace.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and God of gods
This is the day which the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that
I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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