“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
True personal peace can only be obtained by completely---every day, every way and in everything---trusting in the Lord. This is accomplished by reading and meditating on God’s Word and maintaining a close and very personal relationship with Him. We can trust that He, in His infinite wisdom and great love, will protect and provide for us. We can sleep in the boat while the storms of life rage all around us.
We can live in peace in this troubled world.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
This world is filled with trouble on our every side. Peace cannot be found, no matter where we look. It is easy to allow fear to mislead us in thinking that all is hopeless and we are helpless. We are to be encouraged: for the Lord provides our peace. He has conquered all of our foes. One day, soon and very soon (Hallelujah!), the Lord will expunge all evil from this world and He will reign in righteousness! Share that victory song with this troubled world.
We should live in peace with others.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV)
As difficult as it may sometimes be, we are to do everything we can to live in peace with believers and non-believers. Sometimes, conflict is unavoidable. We should not ever let ourselves be the reason for a non-peaceful relationship. How can we live this way? We must be willing to admit our wrongs, to apologize, to make things right and to forgive. As Disciples of Christ, we are known by the love we show to others.
We can have peace with God.
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Romans 5:1 (NIV)
Our faith in Jesus brings us peace with a Holy God. This peace is not anything we could have wrought through our own actions. The reconciliation between sinful man and a Righteous God comes only through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Do you have peace with God? Be reconciled to Him now. Please, take a moment to confess and repent of anything that hinders that peace.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
Personal peace comes from the Lord.
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
True personal peace can only be obtained by completely---every day, every way and in everything---trusting in the Lord. This is accomplished by reading and meditating on God’s Word and maintaining a close and very personal relationship with Him. We can trust that He, in His infinite wisdom and great love, will protect and provide for us. We can sleep in the boat while the storms of life rage all around us.
We can live in peace in this troubled world.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
This world is filled with trouble on our every side. Peace cannot be found, no matter where we look. It is easy to allow fear to mislead us in thinking that all is hopeless and we are helpless. We are to be encouraged: for the Lord provides our peace. He has conquered all of our foes. One day, soon and very soon (Hallelujah!), the Lord will expunge all evil from this world and He will reign in righteousness! Share that victory song with this troubled world.
We should live in peace with others.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV)
As difficult as it may sometimes be, we are to do everything we can to live in peace with believers and non-believers. Sometimes, conflict is unavoidable. We should not ever let ourselves be the reason for a non-peaceful relationship. How can we live this way? We must be willing to admit our wrongs, to apologize, to make things right and to forgive. As Disciples of Christ, we are known by the love we show to others.
We can have peace with God.
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Romans 5:1 (NIV)
Our faith in Jesus brings us peace with a Holy God. This peace is not anything we could have wrought through our own actions. The reconciliation between sinful man and a Righteous God comes only through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Do you have peace with God? Be reconciled to Him now. Please, take a moment to confess and repent of anything that hinders that peace.
“No God…No Peace. Know God…Know peace.” www.DoNotGiveUp.net