5-27-07 Isaiah 32: 17, 18

Isaiah 32: 17, 18 (NAS)
And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. Then my people will live in a peaceful habitation, And in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places

Isaiah 32: 17, 18 (NIVUS)
The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.

Isaiah 32: 17, 18 (NRSV)
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

By the blood of your Savior Jesus, you have been made righteous. Everything about you reveals how you have been changed in your conduct and character. The most significant sign that you are righteous is the peace that envelops you. Your life testifies of the soundness and completeness that now belong to you. You have been restored and have a contentment that you never had before. You are at rest inside and out. Nothing disturbs your tranquility for you are in covenant with the Lord your God. He has hidden you securely and safely within Himself forever.

Even your nationality has been changed. You were once a citizen of this world of darkness, but now you are an alien here. You belong to the kingdom of heaven and are kin to Jesus Christ. You reside and dwell in peace, a state of welfare, health and prosperity. You feel as secure as a flock of sheep pastured in a beautiful meadow under the close watch of their shepherd. Your resting place is a safe refuge and you have bold trust and confidence in the One who is your Shepherd. In Jehovah Shalom, there is nothing missing and nothing broken; your life is whole again!