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 (KJV)
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.
Prayer Point: Father, please let Your peace never cease in my
heart.
HYMN 7: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD
ALMIGHTY
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