Mar 1992 - Editorial

It is recorded of the Lord, that His words were sufficient to bring "a great calm" to the formerly troubled sea. We describe that as a miracle, but it is no more miraculous than the Lord's ability to bring peace to a troubled soul. Both of these aspects are brought to our attention in this month's articles in the series on the Lord's Miracles and More Meditations in the Psalms. The latter points to the fact that "abundant peace of mind is ours if only we would take our problems to the Lord and let Him resolve our difficulties and provide for our needs". Perhaps some of our readers are currently dealing with difficult times, and will particularly benefit from these reminders of the concern the Lord has for each of His own.

It is not rare to hear people complain. Always, it seems, the other party is to blame. Usually we can trace the cause to lives that are not being lived in conformity to God's will. What is true on a personal basis is seen also in national affairs, and no less so in the case of Israel and her neighbours. Stormy relationships over many generations reflect an unwillingness to turn repentantly to God. In this month's FOCUS, our attention is drawn to steps taken to bring peace in the Middle East. But has the peace process addressed the key issue of the claims of God? Students of the Scriptures await divine miraculous intervention to address this shortfall in the schemes of the world's leaders. And yet beyond lies an eternal state, where peace is illustrated by the absence of troubled seas - which divide peoples and reflect in their turmoil the anxiety which sin always brings.

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Editorial