Perfect Peace
Living a life of trust

Theme:	AThou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.@ Isaiah 26:3.

1 Samuel 2:9 AHe will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.@

2 Samuel 22:17-19 AHe sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.@

2 Samuel 22:29-31 AFor thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.@

2 Samuel 22:33 AGod is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.@

2 Samuel 22:37 AThou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.@

2 Samuel 22:47, 48 AThe LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me.@

Job 13:15 AThough he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.@

Job 23:10 ABut he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.@

Psalm 16 A1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.@

Psalm 18:1-3 AI will love thee, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.@  

Psalm 25:2 AO my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.@

Psalm 25:4, 5 AShew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.@

Psalm 27:4, 5 AOne thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.@

Psalm 27:14 AWait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.@

Psalm 34:1-8 AI will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.@

Psalm 37:3-7 ATrust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.@

Psalm 37:23, 24 AThe steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.@

Psalm 55:22 ACast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.@

Psalm 56:3 AWhat time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.@

Psalm 56:4 AIn God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.@

Psalm 56:11 AIn God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.@

Psalm 62:8 ATrust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.@ 

Psalm 71:5 AFor thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.@

Psalm 91 AHe that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.@

Psalm 107:8, 13 AOh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! .... Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.@

Psalm 112:5-8 AA good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.@

Psalm 119:9-11 AWherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.@

Psalm 119:133 AOrder my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.@

Psalm 121 AI will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Psalm 125:1, 2 AThey that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.@

Psalm 126:3 AThe LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.@

Psalm 136:1 AO give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.@

Proverbs 3:5, 6 ATrust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.@

Proverbs 3:19-26 AThe LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.@

Proverbs 4:10-12 AHear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.@

Proverbs 14:26 AIn the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.@

Proverbs 16:3 ACommit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.@

Proverbs 16:9 AA man=s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.@

Proverbs 16:20 AHe that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.@

Proverbs 30:5 AEvery word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.@

Isaiah 12:2 ABehold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.@

Isaiah 26:3, 4 AThou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.@

Isaiah 30:15 AFor thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.@

Isaiah 40:30, 31 AEven the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.@

Isaiah 41:10 AFear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.@

Isaiah 54:14 AIn righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.@

Isaiah 65:24 AAnd it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.@

Jeremiah 10:23 AO LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.@

Jeremiah 17:5-10 AThus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited. Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.@

Ezekiel 34:12 AAs a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.@

Nahum 1:7 AThe LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.@

Matthew 6:33 ABut seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.@

Matthew 11:28-30 ACome unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.@

Romans 8:28 AAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.@

Romans 12:1, 2 AI beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.@

Galatians 1:10 AFor do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.@

Ephesians 5:17 AWherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.@

Philippians 4:6-8 ABe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.@

Philippians 4:13 AI can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.@

Hebrews 11:1 ANow faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.@

James 1:2-4 AMy brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.@

James 1:5 AIf any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.@

James 1:17 AEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.@

James 1:22 ABut be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.@

1 Peter 2:25 AFor ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.@

1 Peter 5:7 ACasting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.@

Acts of the Apostles, p. 467 AHe whose heart is fixed to serve God will find opportunity to witness for Him. Difficulties will be powerless to hinder him who is determined to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. In the strength gained by prayer and a study of the word, he will seek virtue and forsake vice. Looking to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of the faith, who endured the contradiction of sinners against Himself, the believer will willingly brave contempt and derision. And help and grace sufficient for every circumstance are promised by Him whose word is truth. His everlasting arms encircle the soul that turns to Him for aid. In His care we may rest safely, saying, >What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.= Psalm 56:3. To all who put their trust in Him, God will fulfill His promise.@

SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 7, p. 959:9 A>And repent.= The life we live is to be one of continual repentance and humility. We need to repent constantly, that we may be constantly victorious. When we have true humility, we have victory. The enemy never can take out of the hand of Christ the one who is simply trusting in His promises. If the soul is trusting and working obediently, the mind is susceptible to divine impressions, and the light of God shines in, enlightening the understanding. What privileges we have in Christ Jesus!@  

Desire of Ages, p. 148:3 AAs men set forth the best wine first, then afterward that which is worse, so does the world with its gifts. That which it offers may please the eye and fascinate the senses, but it proves to be unsatisfying. The wine turns to bitterness, the gaiety to gloom. That which was begun with songs and mirth ends in weariness and disgust. But the gifts of Jesus are ever fresh and new. The feast that He provides for the soul never fails to give satisfaction and joy. Each new gift increases the capacity of the receiver to appreciate and enjoy the blessings of the Lord. He gives grace for grace. There can be no failure of supply. If you abide in Him, the fact that you receive a rich gift today insures the reception of a richer gift tomorrow. The words of Jesus to Nathanael express the law of God's dealing with the children of faith. With every fresh revelation of His love, He declares to the receptive heart, >Believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.= John 1:50.@

Desire of Ages, p. 313:4 A>Be not therefore anxious for the morrow.= Matt. 6:34, R. V. We are to follow Christ day by day. God does not bestow help for tomorrow. He does not give His children all the directions for their life journey at once, lest they should become confused. He tells them just as much as they can remember and perform. The strength and wisdom imparted are for the present emergency. >If any of you lack wisdom,=Cfor today,C>let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.= James 1:5.@

Desire of Ages, p. 330:1 AThere are many whose hearts are aching under a load of care because they seek to reach the world's standard. They have chosen its service, accepted its perplexities, adopted its customs. Thus their character is marred, and their life made a weariness. In order to gratify ambition and worldly desires, they wound the conscience, and bring upon themselves an additional burden of remorse. The continual worry is wearing out the life forces. Our Lord desires them to lay aside this yoke of bondage. He invites them to accept His yoke; He says, >My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.= He bids them seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and His promise is that all things needful to them for this life shall be added. Worry is blind, and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us, of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service and honor of God supreme will find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet.@

Desire of Ages, p. 330:3 AIn the heart of Christ, where reigned perfect harmony with God, there was perfect peace. He was never elated by applause, nor dejected by censure or disappointment. Amid the greatest opposition and the most cruel treatment, He was still of good courage. But many who profess to be His followers have an anxious, troubled heart, because they are afraid to trust themselves with God. They do not make a complete surrender to Him; for they shrink from the consequences that such a surrender may involve. Unless they do make this surrender, they cannot find peace.

Desire of Ages, p. 331:1 AThe yoke is placed upon the oxen to aid them in drawing the load, to lighten the burden. So with the yoke of Christ. When our will is swallowed up in the will of God, and we use His gifts to bless others, we shall find life=s burden light. He who walks in the way of God=s commandments is walking in company with Christ, and in His love the heart is at rest. When Moses prayed, >Show me now Thy way, that I may know Thee,= the Lord answered him, >My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.= And through the prophets the message was given, >Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.= Ex. 33:13, 14; Jer. 6:16. And He says, >O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.= Isa. 48:18.@

Desire of Ages, p. 331:2 AThose who take Christ at His word, and surrender their souls to His keeping, their lives to His ordering, will find peace and quietude. Nothing of the world can make them sad when Jesus makes them glad by His presence. In perfect acquiescence there is perfect rest. The Lord says, >Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.= Isa. 26:3. Our lives may seem a tangle; but as we commit ourselves to the wise Master Worker, He will bring out the pattern of life and character that will be to His own glory. And that character which expresses the gloryCcharacterCof Christ will be received into the Paradise of God. A renovated race shall walk with Him in white, for they are worthy.@

Desire of Ages, p. 560:4 AInspiration stoops to give no reason. An unseen presence, it speaks to mind and soul, and moves the heart to action. It is its own justification.@

Ministry of Healing, p. 417:2, 3 AThe Bible shows us God in His high and holy place, not in a state of inactivity, not in silence and solitude, but surrounded by ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands of holy beings, all waiting to do His will. Through these messengers He is in active communication with every part of His dominion. By His Spirit He is everywhere present. Through the agency of His Spirit and His angels He ministers to the children of men.

 AAbove the distractions of the earth He sits enthroned; all things are open to His divine survey; and from His great and calm eternity He orders that which His providence sees best.@

Ministry of Healing, p. 479:2 AToo many, in planning for a brilliant future, make an utter failure. Let God plan for you. As a little child, trust to the guidance of Him who will >keep the feet of His saints.= 1 Samuel 2:9. God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as co‑workers with Him.@ 

Mount of Blessing, p. 71:2 AThe Father=s presence encircled Christ, and nothing befell Him but that which infinite love permitted for the blessing of the world. Here was His source of comfort, and it is for us. He who is imbued with the Spirit of Christ abides in Christ. The blow that is aimed at him falls upon the Saviour, who surrounds him with His presence. Whatever comes to him comes from Christ. He has no need to resist evil, for Christ is his defense. Nothing can touch him except by our Lord=s permission, and >all things= that are permitted >work together for good to them that love God.= Romans 8:28.@

Our High Calling, p. 119:3 ALet us put away everything like distrust and want of faith in Jesus. Let us commence a life of simple, childlike trust, not relying upon feeling, but upon faith. Do not dishonor Jesus by doubting His precious promises. He wants us to believe in Him with unwavering faith.@

Prophets and Kings, p. 316:3 AThe heart of Infinite Love yearns after those who feel powerless to free themselves from the snares of Satan; and He graciously offers to strengthen them to live for Him. >Fear thou not,= He bids them; >for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.= >I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye man of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.= Isaiah 41:10, 13, 14.@