Over and over, the Bible declares that the house of the righteous shall stand. The amazing words of God provide insight to the wise and conditions for the foolish.
We should pay close attention to biblical comparisons of those who follow after God and those who choose not.
In the best movies, the good guy always wins. No matter how tragic the climax, the conclusion results in victory.
Proverbs 12:20 reminds us of this, "Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy."
Joy and Peace are like the good guys of a tragic movie. Because of this God-given pair, the righteous prevail. It doesn’t mean our lives exist without dramatic incident, only that the race will end in victory.
Evil will persist until the end of time but those whose hearts are bent towards pleasing the Lord will be a comfort to others and create a refuge for themselves.
As you go about your day, expect to receive the joy of the Lord—that will be your strength. Look for God’s peace in the midst of the turmoil.
Take time out to listen for God's still, small voice and His whispers of love. Closely observe the characters and the script of your life. The good guys (Joy and Peace) are written between the lines.
Joy and Peace are birds of the same feather. Seek God’s perspective, walk in His ways, and experience both.