One of the most beautiful aspects of shalom peace is its independence from our present circumstances.
We all know someone walking through grief and sorrow, yet they exude an abiding calm and the peace of God. Others experience a lack of conflict and a season of prosperity, yet they carry a cloud of angst and discontent.
True shalom peace, found through a relationship with Christ, doesn’t mean we won’t have difficulties in our lives. It does mean that God will be with us, filling us with His power and presence. Romans 15:13 reads, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Shalom peace will never be depleted by hardship and sorrow. The God of hope enables us to overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Even in tough seasons, God provides all we need, the perfect peace to face each life storm (Isaiah 26:3).
Erick Bouwmeester
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