Peaceful

Being peaceful does not always mean being passive. It is rarely a sign of weakness. People who are truly peaceful have the peace of Christ, characterized by self-control and diligence to the pursuit of the mind of Christ. It inrigues me that God's presence can almost always be characterized by peace, though He never shows up without the full breadth of His power. This morning He communicated His peace to me through an incredible sunrise over the hill between here and Canada. Silver light dancing through the clouds and reflecting off the still river; bright summer green beneath an early morning mist; the occasional song of a bird who is, no doubt, exalting the Creator. Just peace. Then I read something so beautiful and powerful, a familiar verse that seemed different this morning as I rested in the peace of our Savior. "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet" (Rom 16:20). The small glimpse of peace I saw this morning is the very power that will vanquish the enemy of our souls forever!