The Weekly Word: May 31

Verse: You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.

Isaiah 26:3-4

The Lord invites us to anchor ourselves in the steadfast love and faithfulness of our Lord.

At the beginning of the verse, Isaiah speaks of a peace that transcends all understanding, a peace that is not just temporary or fleeting but perfect and complete. This perfect peace is a gift, a state of tranquility and wholeness that only God can provide.

To be steadfast means to be firmly fixed in place, unwavering, and resolute. It is a call to focus our thoughts and our hearts on God, to remain constant in our faith and trust in Him, even during life’s storms. It is not about the absence of trouble but the presence of a deep, abiding trust in God’s sovereignty and goodness.

Isaiah urges us to place our trust in the Lord, not just for a moment, but forever. This trust is not a one-time decision but a continuous, lifelong commitment. Trusting in the Lord means relying on His wisdom, His power, and His love in every aspect of our lives.

The metaphor of God as the “everlasting rock” emphasizes His unchanging nature and His reliability. Unlike the shifting elements of our circumstances and emotions, God remains solid, stable, and secure; He is our refuge and our strength.

Trusting in God is more than a momentary decision; it is a lifelong commitment. It involves relying on His wisdom, love, and power in every situation we face. The call to trust is coupled with the assurance that “the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” This metaphor highlights God’s unchanging nature and His steadfast reliability.

Remember that perfect peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God amid it.