Notes of Faith February 22, 2026

Notes of Faith February 22, 2026

Pastor’s Pen Pulpit

March 13, 2001

“THE WAY OF PEACE”

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on

You. (New Living Translation)

In John 16:27 Jesus gives His people a promise that is intended to be experienced by all Christians. Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. This is the source of peace for the Christian. It is found in Jesus Christ.

The question arises, “How do we access that peace?” The answer is found in Isaiah 26:3, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on You.”

The question then is - How do we fix our thoughts on Jesus?

I would like to suggest that we start with the cross. This is where the Prince of Peace gave His life for us. Then focus on His character. Who is He?

• He is the Creator God. John 1:3

• He is the Great Shepard of the sheep. Hebrews 13:20

• He is The Way, The Truth and The Life. John 14:6

• He is the Son of God. Matthew 3:17

• He is the Lamb of God. John 1:29

• He is the One whose Name causes Satan and his demons to tremble. Hebrews 2:14, James 2:19.

• He is the One who keeps our hearts and minds to be still in the midst of turmoil just as he caused the ferocious wind and waves to cease while He was in the boat with His disciples. Mark 4:39, Philippians 4:6, 7

Think on these things when your life is in turmoil. He works wonders when you dare to believe His promises. I know from the Word of God and from personal experience. But you have got to train your mind to rest in Him all your waking hours.

Happy trusting! God bless.

Love to all,

Pastor Charles Covington

Prov 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

(Part of ) It Is Well With My Soul

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Refrain:

It is well with my soul,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!—

My sin, not in part but the whole,

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul.

May you know the Prince of Peace and enjoy His peace no matter your circumstances, trusting in His eternal plan for your soul!

Pastor Dale