-Isaiah is called a Messianic Prophet.

-Isaiah is quoted more times in the NT than any other Prophet.

-Isaiah chapter 26, is Isaiah#SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"61s Song of Trust and Triumph.

-There are two kinds of peace found in the Bible.

1. Peace with God 2. Peace of God.

-Peace with God is found in Romans 5:1,2-

Rom 5:1-2

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

-Peace of God is found in Phil. 4:6,7 and in Isa. 26:3

Phil 4:6-7

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Isa 26:3

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

-You can have both kinds of peace at the same time.

-But you cannot have the Peace of God without having Peace with God.

-But on the other hand, many have the Peace with God, but they do not have the Peace of God.

-Two questions this morning, 1. Do you have Peace with God? 2. Do you have the Peace

Of God?

-There are many examples of both in the Bible.

-Paul spoke of both in 2 Tim. 1:12,

2 Tim 1:12

12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

-Other examples of Peace with God and Peace of God, are Joseph, Daniel in the Lions Den,

Hebrew Children in the Firery Furnace, Peter in Prison, and Paul and his shipwreck and etc.

-Your question might be this morning, How can I have the perfect Peace of God, that will

keep me from worrying, being anxious, or looking ahead with fear?

-There are at least five things that you and I must do to have the peace of God.

A. Isa. 26:4, says, #SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"65Trust ye in the Lord forever#SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"64.

1. Jn. 3:7, says, #SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"65Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.#SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"64

2. Explain salvation.

II. THERE MUST BE A CONCENTRATION ON HIS PERSON, TO HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD.

A. Isa. 26:3, says, #SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"65Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.#SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"64

1. Is your mind ever on the Lord at anytime?

2. I#SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"61m talking about the way you make decisions concerning your life.

3. If we could have a church full of people whose mind was upon the Lord, it would

be the sweetest thing in all of the world.

B. There is a battle being waged for the control of your mind, this morning.

1. Jesus Christ fought and won the battle for our Peace with God, on Calvary#SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"61s Cross.

a. But the Devil is still trying to win the battle for the control of your mind, which

would rob you of your Peace of God.

C. I want to tell you that there is no substitute for keeping your mind on the Lord Jesus.

1. When you read the Bible, SEE JESUS!

2. When you sing a song, SEE JESUS!

3. When you come to Church, SEE JESUS!

4. When you are at Home, SEE JESUS!

5. When you are at Work, SEE JESUS!

6. When its Too Much, SEE JESUS!

7. When you are on the Mountain, SEE JESUS!

8. When you are in the Valley, SEE JESUS!

D. Jesus keeps his mind on you and I, so we must concentrate our mind on Jesus if we

want Perfect Peace with God. (Hairs on our head, and His thoughts of us)

A. Isa. 26:3, says, #SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"65Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee.

1. This verse is a promise in itself!

2. Do you really believe the Word of God?

a. Then there really is no use of worry of fear.

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a. Its who you are trusting in that will bring you the Peace of God or will deny you

the Peace of God.

b. Trust brings obedience, and obedience brings peace!

YOU TO HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD.

A. You know, it is God who determines what we are to go through, generally speaking.

Ps 37:23-24

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

1. We do not all walk the same path in life, as God has some different crooks and turns

for us to take.

2. We should never say, #SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"65Lord you should not have let that happen to me.

a. Joseph in the Pit, and V.P. of Egypt.

b. Daniel being in the Lions Den and then made a ruler in Babylon.

3. I can tell you this morning, that I have been in some places in my life, that if I did

not believe that the Lord was controlling my life, that I would have said, what in the

world is going on?

a. Lost in Memphis, Tenn., first night in Pontiac, Mich, ship to Germany, first day

of services for the Westside Baptist Temple, big problems and little problems.

4. God wants to show the World, what He can do through the life of a believer.

ORDER FOR YOU TO HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD.

A. Isa. 26:4, says, #SYMBOL \f "WP TypographicSymbols"65Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting

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a. He is self-existant--His existence depends upon no one or any thing

b. He is everywhere at the same time..

B. You have to realize that God is present with you at all times!

1. I believe the Lord rode to Church with me this morning.

2. I believe the Lord is with me right now in this Pulpit!

3. I believe the Lord was with me last night as I slept!

4. I believe the Lord was with me as I ate breakfast this morning.

C. Did you ever think of Matt. 28:20?

Matt 28:20

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

1. How about Heb. 13:5,

Heb 13:5

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

D. You must realize the unfailing presence of Christ with you, in order to have the Peace

Of God.

-Isa. 26:3,4,12--Read.

-Peace with God, through salvation, will bring with it the Peace of God.

-Must be a concentration of His Person.

-Must have confidence in His Promises.

-Must be a conformity to His Will.

-Must be a consideration of his Unfailing Presence.

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