Peace is an irrevocable gift given to us at salvation. John 14:27. It is an inner peace that remains no matter what our circumstances are. However, we can cover it up and not experience it when the gate to our words is not guarded.

Isaiah 26:3 revealed the two keys to maintaining our gift of peace. It says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Where our focus and trust lies determines our level of peace.

Our thoughts orchestrate our activities like a band leader leads. When our thoughts are synchronized with God’s word there is harmony. When we are off “key” then there is chaos.

Meditating on Scripture in context has really opened a new season for me. I’ve been struggling to memorize Romans 8. However when I began to meditate through it, my understanding opened. Meditating is a little like looking into a tide pool. In the quiet focus of repetition, hidden truths emerge.