We know that, according to Proverbs 23:7, as a man thinks within himself, so he is.
Isaiah 26:3 tells us 'The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You.'
The Hebrew word for peace in this passage is our old friend, shalom...completeness, soundness, peace, safety, prosperity, health.
He will keep us in peace when we keep our mind steadfast, trusting in Him.
3 John 2 says 'Beloved, I pray that in ALL RESPECTS you may prosper and be in good health, just as YOUR SOUL prospers.'
In other words, you are on the outside what you are on the inside first!
Romans 12:2 confirms:
'And do not be conformed to this world, but BE TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, so that you may PROVE what the will of God is, that which is GOOD and ACCEPTABLE and PERFECT.'
[I love this verse]
We are transformed on the outside, proving what is on the inside first! Renew the mind, transformation follows!
Back to Isaiah
So, when we read Isaiah 26:3, we see that when we trust God and His promises, peace—completeness, safety, prosperity, health—follows.
So if your life isn't what you wish it were, if it doesn't line up with the promises of God, which are YES in Him, it's time to renew your mind.
Trust in Him. Trust in His promises and His ability to perform them.
Be like Abraham.
'In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "So shall your descendants be."
Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah's womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and BEING FULLY ASSURED THAT WHAT GOD HAD PROMISED, HE WAS ABLE ALSO TO PERFORM.' [Romans 4:18-21]
Not just able, but willing
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom." [Luke 12:32]
"Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, 'My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure...'" [Isaiah 46:10]
'Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.' [John 14:13]
'Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.' [Ephesians 3:20,21]
"You have seen well, for I am watching over My Word to perform it." [Jeremiah 1:12]
[I particularly love that last verse...it reminds me of the Father of the prodigal son, watching at the gate just in case his son should round the corner!
Psalm 147:15 tells us that 'He sends forth His command to the earth; His Word runs very swiftly.'
The Father is watching over His Word, sent out into the earth, to perform it!
Hallelujah!!
