When a home is filled with the peace of God, the very walls of that home "rest".
But when evil is allowed to enter, in the Spirit it is as though a second invisible structure forms within the framework of the original house. And it begins to cause stress on the original structure, breaking down walls, weakening floors (underpinnings), causing pressure, and warping what was once stable. Evil is wayward and will cause disturbance and ruin to whatever it touches.
Even as this is true of our homes, it is true of us. To live so we have the peace of God is the greatest point of strength and rest and health we can achieve. His peace will "keep" us.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on
thee: because he trusteth in thee."
Isaiah 26:3 KJV
© 2008 Arlene Schwartzkopf