Remain in God’s Perfect Peace

 

When Jesus Speaks Peace Into Troubled Hearts

Jesus knew that the time of His death was drawing near, and His disciples were troubled and confused about what was going to happen. He wanted to prepare them for what was coming so they wouldn’t be overwhelmed with fear or worry. In this moment, He told His followers in John 14:1 (NLT), “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”

The beauty of His words is overwhelming, especially when we remember that the depth of His unspeakable suffering was so close at hand. Just before this, He had revealed that one of His disciples would betray Him. This was shocking news to the others—they were confused and deeply troubled by the thought that someone so close to them could act in such a way.

Being so close to Him—walking, talking, and learning from Him—it must have been hard to swallow that one of their own had betrayal in his heart. Yet the Scriptures confirm it was true. Still, when they heard it from Jesus’ lips, and when He told them that He would soon be leaving them, it was almost too much to process. Their hearts were troubled, and they looked anxious.

Jesus noticed, because He fully knows our pain, both inward and outward. Their souls were troubled, and He told them not to let this happen. How tremendously comforting His words are! But we must not forget: the words of our Master are not suggestions. They are meant to stabilize us in times of stress so we will not be overtaken by the enemy’s distractions or his attempts to steal our joy.

The Two Realms Your Soul Lives In

Heavenly Father created life in a way that always demands a response, and whether we admit it or not, every response we make flows out of one of two realms: faith or fear. Faith pulls your soul into God’s atmosphere — the territory of love, light, liberty, and life. Fear drags the soul toward the enemy’s atmosphere — doubt, darkness, bondage, and death. Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) sheds light on this: “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” God keeps us in perfect peace when trust leads the soul, but fear breaks that flow.

Some people think this is just a mindset, but Scripture tells us otherwise. The spiritual realm is more real than what we see. Second Corinthians 4:18 (NLT) reminds us, “For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.” The unseen world is the foundation of everything visible, everything eternal, everything God-designed, and everything you are becoming in Christ. That’s why your internal position matters — because your soul’s response chooses the territory you walk in.

Living Where Peace Actually Lives

God has already told us where peace can be found — in Him, not in circumstances. Psalm 91:1 (NLT) says, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Rest is not random. Peace is not accidental. You don’t stumble into it — you stay where it lives.

But the soul doesn’t stay in peace by default. It has to be trained. Romans 8:6 (NLT) tells us, “Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” This is why the mind must be renewed and the heart must be transformed. Peace isn’t weak; peace is warfare. It’s warfare because peace is what the enemy is always after. Every time you choose peace, you defeat a lie. Every time you stay in peace, you shut the enemy out. Peace isn’t passive — it’s the sign that your soul is submitted. Peace is the evidence that the Holy Spirit is leading your spirit, and your spirit is leading your soul. That’s the divine order God designed.

And truthfully, this is where many believers struggle. We love God, but we haven’t learned to remain in His atmosphere. We drift into fear, worry, and self-protection because the soul was programmed by life, not by truth. But the moment we return to His shelter, His peace meets us like a covering we didn’t even realize we lost.

Training the Soul to Refuse Worry

God doesn’t just suggest peace — He teaches us how to live in it. Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) tells us, “6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Notice the flow:
No worry → prayer → peace → protection.

But let’s be honest. Some of us quietly think, How am I not supposed to worry when so much is happening in this world? But if you trace the origin of that mindset, you’ll notice it wasn’t born out of truth — it was born out of fear. Fear rehearses danger. Faith rehearses God. Psalm 112:7 (NLT) says, “They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.”

Our Heavenly Father is not distant. He is not hesitant. He is not stingy with His help. Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT) tells us, “O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!” Fear whispers that God won’t come through. Faith reminds the soul that He always does.

Peace Is the Proof of Who’s Leading

Perfect peace is not a personality type. It’s not emotional denial. It’s the evidence of alignment — the soul resting under the leadership of your spirit, as it follows the Holy Spirit and rests in God. Isaiah 12:2 (NLT) tells us, “See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

When the soul aligns with truth, peace rises. When the soul slips into fear, peace leaks. But either way, the presence or absence of peace is never random — it is the signal of where we are standing spiritually. And God is always inviting us back into His shelter, His provision, His rest.

His perfect peace is not fragile. It is not temporary.
It is your inheritance.
It is your atmosphere.
It is the evidence that your soul has come home.

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

 

“Remain in God’s Perfect Peace”, written for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2025. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.