Isaiah 26:3-4 – “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. 4 ” Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.” NASB

In considering this passage I find it interesting to look at the Hebrew “in perfect peace” [Shaalowm] = “peace, peace” i.e. – {peace upon peace -all kinds of prosperity-happiness in this world and the world to come.”  It depicts the ultimate of peace, calmness of the mind, body, soul, and spirit.  It is an absolute steadfast assurance.  It is a rock-solid ability to stand in the face of anything and everything. 

It is more than being steadfast it is being concreted in with a sure foundation.  It is something that will weather all the storms of life.  Perfect Peace!  How many have known this type of peace for more than brief moments in their lives?

Of course, there is a key to having this peace:

1. You must have a Steadfast Mind.  Your mind cannot be fixed on the Lord, seeking Him first at one moment and in fret-land and worry city the next.  You must be consistent, constant, continual, committed, and consecrated.  You must become like Jesus when His face was set like a flint determined that He would move on to the next point of mission and ministry.  There must be a fixation of the heart and mind upon the Lord.  “Seek first the Kingdom…. Seek second the Kingdom… Seek third the Kingdom…. But seek the Kingdom of God.”
2. You must Trust Him.  Not a mental assent and a verbal assertion that you trust Him but a demonstrated life that says, “God is my source, my strength, my sustenance, my life, my foundation, my core.”  Without Him, I can do nothing, but through Him, I can do all things.  If He says it, I believe it and it is forever settled in my heart, mind, spirit, and soul.  He does not, cannot, and will not lie, therefore Case Closed! 
3. Remember that our God is an Everlasting Rock.  Nothing can move Him, overcome Him, defeat Him, change Him, or usurp His authority or power.  He Is GOD!  He is “I AM, THAT I AM!”

In considering this passage last night and this morning as I prayed my heart began to cry out and say, “Lord, I’ve known that place and I want to make my “permanent dwelling in that place in you.”  I don’t know what it will take but it is the passion of my heart.  I want to be a living epistle, known and read among men demonstrating you!  Therefore, I set my heart to attaining Perfect Peace all the time!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  May the Lord bless you as you see your week wind down and the weekend looming on the horizon!  May the richest and best of the blessings of the Lord overflow into your lives on this and every day!