10/20/2026
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
There is something fascinating in nature sometimes called “the cushion of the sea.” Far beneath the ocean's surface, beyond the reach of the raging winds and crashing waves, there is a depth where the violence of the storm above is scarcely felt.
On the surface, mighty winds may howl, waves may rise like mountains, and ships may struggle to survive. Yet far below, there is a remarkable stillness. The storm that disturbs the surface does not reach those quiet depths with the same fury. When we dredge the bottom and bring up the remains of animal and vegetable life or broken relics, they give evidence of not having been disturbed in the least, for hundreds and thousands of years.
What a beautiful picture of the peace of God!
Life's storms are inevitable. Trouble will come, disappointments will arise, and circumstances may shake everything around us. But the child of God has access to a peace that is deeper than the storm!
Paul did not say that God's peace would remove every storm. He said that God's peace would keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
That means we can have trouble all around us without allowing trouble to take possession of us!
The winds may blow, but His peace remains. The waves may roar, but His promises stand. The storm may rage on the surface, but deep in our souls there can be a calm that the world cannot understand.
The secret is not living above the storm, but living deep enough in God that the storm cannot rob us of His peace!
So today, don't measure your peace by the size of your storm. Measure it by the greatness of the God who holds you.
Remember: The storm may disturb your surroundings, but it doesn't have to disturb your soul!