enjoy this holy serenity and security of
1. It is the privilege of good people to enjoy this holy serenity and security of
mind.
This peace of mind is not only allowed to the righteous—it is promised to them. God assures his people that he will speak peace to his saints, fill them with joy and peace in believing, and guard their hearts and minds with his peace. His peace keeps them safe and calm. Furthermore, God has provided a method by which his people may obtain this promised serenity. The Scriptures were written so that their joy may be full, and so that through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures, they may have hope. The ordinances of worship are instituted as wells of salvation, from which believers may draw water with joy. Ministers are appointed to be comforters and helpers of their joy. This is how willing God has been to show the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, so they may have strong consolation. Hebrews 6:17-18: "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation."
2. It is the duty of good people to strive for this holy security and serenity of
mind.
We must use the means God has appointed to obtain it. Do not give in to Satan's disquieting suggestions or the tormenting doubts and fears that rise in your soul. Strive for peace. Chide yourself for your lack of trust and command yourself to believe and hope in God so