Your Peace Shall Return
“And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made: And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground; But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.” (Genesis 8:6-11)
Today’s Morsel: Certain branches of trees were used in olden time to express certain actions or gestures for victory, peace, and love. The palm branches were used to display victory or to honor a returning king from victory in battle. The myrtle tree branches have been used to symbolize love, beauty, and happiness. The dove with the olive branch in his mouth has always been associated with peace. I often hear folks requesting prayer for peace. This often happens when they are suffering an illness, backslidden child or loved one, a trial or situation with a dominating boss or evil employees. I have yet to figure out how these things rob a person of their peace, but if they feel that it is missing and they ask me to pray for them for peace, then I will oblige and ask God on their behalf. But I want to encourage you today, if you feel that you have lost your peace and that you need peace, just rest in the Lord and it will return to you. Get your mind back on Jesus and your peace will return. The same way that the dove returned to Noah in the ark to show him that the waters were abated, your peace will return to show you that your situation have abated as well. As Isaiah encourages us: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3) Your peace will return. Just stay is the old path and walk in the good way.
Sing: Peace, peace wonderful peace, coming down from the Father above, sweep over my spirit forever I pray, in fathomless billows of love.
Thought For Today: If you have the Holy Ghost, you still have peace.
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