Stop Complaining and Hold Your Peace

“….you shall hold your peace.”

Exodus 14:14

Complaining have been such a common thing in our lives. We complain when things around us doesn’t go the way we want them to. A student who doesn’t have enough time to prepare for his final exam that is around the corner might be complaining “I don’t understand why the teacher cannot just make the holiday earlier so I will have enough time to study.” A wife who is preparing dinner for her family might be complaining saying “Why can’t he come back earlier today and help me to prepare dinner?” You might be around those who complain every day, and the reason they give is “I complain because I am concerned”. We can’t accomplish anything in our life if we keep on complaining. The Israelites made a 14 days journey to the Promised Land become a 40 years journey because they kept complaining all the way.

Beloved, the deeper root of complaining is worry. In Mathew 6:31, says “Therefore do not worry, saying...” we worry therefore we complain. When we worry our heart is troubled and afraid. The night before Jesus was crucified, He told His disciples that He has given His peace to us; He continued and said “Let not your heart be afraid, neither let it be afraid.” John 14: 27. 

The issues of life springs from our heart, therefore we should guard our heart with all diligence. (Proverbs 4:23). You may ask, “Pastor Nicolson, how would I know if I have guard my heart?” My friend, in Colossians 3:15 Paul wrote “Let the peace of God rule in your heart…” You guard your heart with the peace that has been given by Jesus Christ, not letting it be troubled nor afraid. This peace is different from what the world could offer, and it will never leave you. God doesn’t want us to go after richness, success and happiness, because He intended to let all these things chase after us as we seek Him daily in our life.

Beloved, let us stop complaining and hold on to the peace that Jesus Himself has given to us. I believe that you will start to see your circumstances around you changing and working for your benefit. His blessings will be added unto you as you keep seeking His kingdom and His righteousness (Mathew 6:33). Live a victorious life, soaring high above all your circumstances for God has destined you to reign above them.