Memorise: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep
your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
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.
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
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