THE PEACE OF GOD
Memorise: And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your
hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Read: John 14:23-27, 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If
a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will
come unto him, and make our abode with him.
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the
word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present
with you.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the
Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all
things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as
the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let
it be afraid.
Bible in one year: Judges 5:1-6:35, Job 39:26-40:14
Peace is the result of one’s communion with God. Peace is an
inner rest that cannot be expressed in words. Every God given direction and
instruction is accompanied by peace. This is why the Psalmist said;
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me
beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2
When God leads, it is always in the path that guarantees
peace and rest. Whenever you want to make a decision and you lose your peace,
there is a need for you to re-examine that decision because, if you do not have
peace concerning that thing, God may not be
involved. All the
battles of my life till date have been fought by God; I just fold my hands and
bask in His rest. There are people running from one point to the other, until
you allow the peace of God to come into your heart, God cannot be at work in
your life. With the peace of God in your life, there will be achievements of
many feats. With the peace of God in your life, triumphs in your pursuits are
guaranteed. As disciples of Jesus, we must seek for peace of God above all
things and this can be achieved when we make our ways right with Him.
“Acquaint now thyself with him and be at peace: thereby good
shall come unto thee”
Job 22:21
We must return to the will of God so that there can be peace
in our hearts. Let us set our hearts on the truth of the Word of God, even if
it means experiencing social intimidation. Let us pattern our lives after the
will of God. Let us focus on that which is true, noble and right. Let us keep
our minds on the pure, lovely and admirable ways of life which please God, so
that all things can work together for our good. We live in a world where there
is no peace except in Christ alone. Nations are lifting up arms against
nations; there is so much tension in world affairs. Suicide rates are on the
increase. Terrorism is spreading like fire. You never can tell what the next person standing next to
you is capable of, yet in all these things assured us that;
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might
have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I
have overcome the world”
John 16:33
Jesus is the author of peace. He is the Prince of peace,
when He dwells in you, war and crises cease.
Father, please let Your place never cease in my heart.
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