'A secret peace
A secret peace
"Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace." Proverbs 3:17
A great many people think that the Christian life is hard and unpleasant, that it is a rough and steep road; but truly, it is a way of pleasantness and peace. The only really happy people in the world, are those who are following Christ along the way of holiness.
They have their share of troubles, disappointments, sorrows — but all the time in the midst of these they have a secret peace of which the world knows nothing.
There are paths in the low valleys, among the great mountains, which are sweet pictures of the Christian's way of peace. High up among the peaks and crags the storms sweep in wild fury — but on these valley-paths no breath of tempest ever blows.
Flowers bloom and springs of water gurgle along the wayside, and trees cast their grateful shadow, and bird-songs fill the air. Such is Christ's "way of peace" in this world.
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus!" Philippians 4:6-7