Over the years, most of us have enjoyed our sci-fi thrillers about wars in outer space. But all of us humans are actually engaged in a real warfare with enemies which are not flesh and blood. We tend to forget this (if we are even aware) and stay focused on our day to day lives. We need, from time to time, to be reminded of the big picture of what is really happening all around us.
When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His leaving the earth, He said that He was giving them His peace. What was He talking about? Much of the world is not at peace, and there seems to be trouble and even chaos in many places. So many people today seem to be worried, agitated and confused. Is it possible today to have the peace of which Jesus spoke?
The Psalms refresh and inspire us as they keep our hearts focused upon God and all of His mighty works in creation and compassionate dealings with humanity. In Psalm 103, David seems to exhort himself to praise God and "to forget none of His benefits" which he sings about. We should join David to "Bless the Lord, O my soul."
