Got Peace?

 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:”

Isaiah 26:4-4

The English word “stayed” is translated from Hebrew word “camak” pronounced  (sä·mak') which means:

1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon

a) (Qal)

1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against

2) to support, uphold, sustain

b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself

c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive

God will keep the person in perfect peace whose mind rests upon Him or leans against Him for support. Why? When our minds are resting on Him we are trusting in Him. When we are trusting in Him we are not trusting in ourselves or someone else.

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember

 the name of the LORD our God.”

Psalm 20:7

People will put their trust in many things. Some will trust in others who appear to be strong. Some will trust in their own ability to get them through a situation. What happens to those who trust in anyone or anything other than the LORD?

“They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.”

Psalm 20:8

Those who trust in anyone or anything other than the LORD will fall. They will be brought low. However, those who trust in the LORD will stand.

Trusting in anyone or anything other than the LORD is putting your trust in vanity.

“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.”

Psalm 33:16-17

Do we want real peace? Then we must trust in the LORD.

“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.  Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.”

Psalm 33:18-22

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let

your request be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all

understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7

The only One who will keep those in perfect peace who trust in Him is the same One who promised he would never leave us or forsake us. He will provide for our every need as written in Philippians 4:8. His name is the LORD JEHOVAH. Trust in Him!