DO NOT BE DISTURBED

Isaiah 37:6 (Nlt) the prophet replied, “Say to your master, ‘This is what the Lord says: Do not be disturbed…..’

All through our lives we come across things that disturb us, whether they’re major issues or minor ones, the fact is they can unsettle us and cause us to lose our peace.

As I was thinking about that yesterday this phrase from our verse really spoke to me, “Do not be disturbed”. I wonder if there are things troubling you at the minute and you’re feeling disturbed? If so I pray these same words will speak to you.

Our God is in control of the whole earth and our lives too when we invite Jesus in. His word goes even further and says He will perfect that which concerns us.Psalm 138:8 He tells us to cast our cares on Him however big or small they are.1 Peter 5:7

The bottom line is He doesn’t want us ‘disturbed’, He wants us to be at peace and in peace 'in Him'.

Jesus said, “I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27

Whether we call it troubled or disturbed, Jesus’ gift of peace has it covered. As with all gifts, we have to receive it personally and use it.😊 I used to have a relative who would receive a gift, then put it on a shelf saving it for ‘special occasions’. She eventually passed away and the trouble was she never had got round to using it, which was such a waste and sad for the giver who had gone to the trouble and expense of buying it for her to use and enjoy! It just sat there.

Today Jesus is offering us His gift of peace so we can deal with whatever crops up, so let’s be wise and use the gift He has so wonderfully given us, every day, not just on special occasions.  

We have a big God and when He says ‘Do not be disturbed’, it means there is no need because He’s taking care of it. He loves us and cares greatly for us and about us.

As we begin a new week, each day let’s give Him our troubles, and those things that disturb us, and allow His peace to flow into our spirits once again. Let Him lighten the load and put a smile back on our faces.😊