Isaiah 26
Be Steadfast of Mind!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Wednesday, January 17.
Peace begins with God, by putting your trust in Christ alone and being “steadfast” of mind (1 Corinthians 15:58). This gives you a secure mind and heart, building you upon the rock of Jesus, just like a city on a hill can be made strong by fortifying it for protection. In Isaiah 26:1-4, the prophet proclaims the people’s song of joy and thankfulness to God for His righteous judgments, “We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for security. Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter, the one that remains faithful. The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.”
Are you steadfast of mind? Are you experiencing God’s perfect peace? In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul gave us the promise of the peace of God, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Do not read this magnificent promise of God as His condemnation of you for having fearful feelings or anxious thoughts; rather, hear these words as God’s invitation to experience the victorious life of trusting God’s prescribed ways of fortifying your mind and securing your heart, building your life upon His rock through obedience to His Word, and escaping the deadly snares of fear and insecurity.
Seize the moment and be steadfast of mind; experience the perfect peace of God by fortifying your life on the everlasting Rock (Matthew 7:24-27). Trust God for “the way of escape” by living according to the teachings of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 10:13).
God bless you!
If you would like to receive a personal phone call today, all you have to do is dial the phone number below right now and one of us will call you soon.
YOUTUBE:
If you prefer a video, Pastor Jerry reads his devotion on YouTube as well. Click HERE to visit the page.