Walk of Life – Day 17 – September 2020 – Thoughts from the Book of Proverbs
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. Proverbs 17:1
Most of us like to have pizza on a thin crust and the cost of a thin crust is more than that of the normal one. Does anyone prefer having a dry crust instead of going to a nice feast where varieties of dishes are served? Yes, here this verse says that a person who loves peace and quietness is ready to give up anything just to find his/her secluded place to keep oneself moving forward. Peace of mind is a very important ingredient in one life. If we do not have peace of mind, we cannot do anything. Though we do for a while, it will not be our very best. And whatever we do with a disturbed heart does not serve the purpose and brings us even more peacelessness. In other words, if we do not have peace in our heart and mind, we are filled with anger, hatred, envy, resentfulness, unforgiveness, jealousy, and self-pity. If we are struck in the rut of negative thoughts, we can never move forward. Be at peace with yourself first, so that you would love to establish, make, and be at peace with others.
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3
I know of an incident where a family who loves to make good special food to guests showing all their love and later after few days, they would find fault for every little thing and start murmuring on the people whom they invited rather than striving for peace and there are occasions where they boast about the food that was served way back. Would anyone want to go to such place for a good meal or count quietness more important than strife? Food should never be one’s priority in life, controlling the tongue for two things – (anger) words and food (craving) saves our soul from falling.
Normally we are all fine when we are at church or in school or college. The problem is at home. In a sermon, Bro. Ravi Zecharias was saying that in every relationship including marriage, we disagree and that is normal. It is impossible that two persons agree on everything. He said you can put forth your opinion but I do not understand why you should be harsh or rude to each other. Our relationships should be centered around the love of the Lord Jesus and where there are no harsh words or abuse or slander, surely peace will prevail. May the love of Christ dwell in our hearts and homes and definitely there will be peace.
Perfect peace is obtained only from our Lord Jesus Christ, there is unrest in the world. People can be good to you for a certain period of time. When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he even causes their enemies to make peace with them. Proverbs 16:7. There is a privilege for the one who loves peace and also to the one who acts as a bridge in making peace between two people.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9
To be called the Children of the Most High and the Prince of Peace and reflecting His attributes is a privilege God has given to us.
