Being led by peace

“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.” Luke 10:5-6
Inner peace is one of the great things God gives us to guide us through life. It’s important that we learn to be led by it, and this can be difficult when there is a lot of commotion (physically or emotionally) or we have to make big decisions quickly. It’s similar to the ‘still small voice’ that Elijah was listening for (1 Kin. 19:12-13).
This kind of peace only comes when the Holy Spirit is indwelling us. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). It works with our conscience to guide us. When you’re faced with a decision, pray about each option and be willing to go down whichever direction. God will give you peace about doing whatever it is that is His will. For only the prayers that are aligned with His will are answered (1 John 5:14).
The peace of God is of great comfort to us. It lets us know that everything is ok, despite what might be going on around us. Life is certainly easier when we desire to be led by it.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:7).