Salvation Brings Peace

Romans 5:1 – “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Several years ago a submarine was being tested and had to remain submerged for many hours. When it returned to the harbor, the captain was asked, "How did the terrible storm last night affect you?" The officer looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, "Storm? We didn't even know there was one!" The sub had been so far beneath the surface that it had reached the area known to sailors as "the cushion of the sea." Although the ocean may be whipped into huge waves by high winds, the waters below are never stirred. The Christian's mind will be protected against the distracting waves of worry if it is resting completely in the good providence of God. There, sheltered by His grace and encouraged by His Holy Spirit, the believer can find the perfect tranquility that only Christ can provide.

Throughout the Word of God, He promises us peace if we partake of the salvation that He so freely offers.  Paul tells the church at Rome, “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace (Rom 8:6).”  1 Corinthians 7:15 tells us, “God hath called us to peace.”  Paul lists peace as one of the manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace . . . .”  In Ephesians 2:14, he says, “For he is our peace.”  In Philippians 4:7, he calls it “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding.”  Because of His precious peace, we can pillow our heads each night with no worry.  God so promises in His Word.

In fact, most of the epistles written by Christ’s apostles begin with salutations to the recipients “Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ (Gal 1:3).”  This salutation in one form or another shows up in Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 2 John, Jude.  To be sure, if it were not for the imparted peace of Christ, the tribulations and storms would surely sink us – would overwhelm us – would wreck us.  But because of the salvation of Christ, “thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee (Isa 26:3).”

He Gives Me Peace Of Heart

 He gives me peace of heart from worldly strife.

He sets my soul apart from cares of life.

He conquers every fear – In Him I stand.

He wipes away each tear and holds my hand.

He gives me grace each day to see me through.

His Spirit leads the way and teaches true.

He meets my every need, takes every care.

He makes my soul to feed on heavenly fare.

He gives me joy untold, makes me to thrill.

To me He doth unfold His perfect Will.

He sets my life apart from every whim.

He gives me peace of heart – I trust in Him.

© 2006 Paul Stultz

Quote – “Peace is such a precious jewel, that I would give anything for it but truth.” – Matthew Henry

"Lord, Thank you for that peace that passes all understanding - the peace of God that comes with salvation. Help us to rest totally in your arms - in your hands - in your love. Amen."