Peace, be still!

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“And the very God of peace …” 1 Thessalonians 5v23 (KJV)

“May God Himself, the God of peace, …” 1 Thessalonians 5v23 (NIV)

Our God is a God of peace. Our Lord Jesus is Himself called the Prince of peace. Our God can give a peace so wonderful, so supernatural that someone who is going through a tumultuous situation would be settled through it. Jesus Himself exemplified this when He slept in the boat though they were going through a storm (Mark 4v36-41). This Prince of peace has given us His peace. In John 14v27 (AMP) He told His disciples – “Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]” Our God tells us fear not. Fear not dear one, you have the God of peace as your God!  Philippians 4v6-7 also encourages us that “Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Furthermore, through the presence and working of the indwelling Spirit of God in our lives, we begin to manifest peace, as it is one of the fruit of the Spirit. Pulling from Isaiah 26v3 (see below), let us meditate on His Word, His nature, His promises, and rely on Him totally.

Supplementary Text

“You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You.” Isaiah 26v3 (AMP)

Prayer

Is something troubling you today – speak to God about it. Rest in Him and let His peace garrison your heart.