-- John 14:26-27
26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
27 Peace I leave with you; My Peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
27 Peace I leave with you; My Peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Joy is like restless day;
But Peace divine like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord --
Till perfect day shall shine
Through Peace to Light.
-- Adelaide Anne Procter
But Peace divine like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord --
Till perfect day shall shine
Through Peace to Light.
-- Adelaide Anne Procter
Jesus is called the "Prince of Peace" in the Bible (Isaiah 9:6), which tells a lot about how His followers are to live. God doesn't want you to be stressed out or full of worry. He wants you to live in freedom from all that tries to hold you down. That's tough if you think it is a sign of weakness to be at Peace with yourself. If you can't fret and get worked up about things, what else is there for you to do?
Does living a Peace-filled life mean that God will arrange your life in such a way that you'll face no uncertainties and have clear sailing through life? No. In fact, life may be harder for a follower, but God will equip you with a supernatural Peace to help keep your focus on Him no matter what. A lot of men throughout history -- strong men -- lived with Peace in their hearts and trusted God in all circumstances.
The shepherd boy David had every right to be nervous when he confronted Goliath, considering David's size, the giant's stature, and the fear among the great warriors of his people's army. But God brought a Peace over him and gave him confidence that he could defeat the enemy (1 Samuel 17.) Do you have a Goliath threatening you? Ask God to give your heart the same kind of Peace.
God pared down Gideon's army from thirty thousand to three hundred before He sent them off to fight. Surely Gideon had good reason to get bent out of shape and to worry. Yet God gave him Peace about the situation so that he could trust God rather than himself or his men (Judges 7.) Are you relying too much on everything and everyone but Him?
To bring the idea of God's Peace closer to home, talk to someone who lived through the Great Depression or fought in World War II. That generation, though faced with seeming insurmountable odds, remained calm through their trying circumstances and trusted largely upon an unwavering faith in God.
God does not grant Peace to only a select few. He offers it to all who would believe in Him. The next time you are in a situation where the weight of the world seems to be on your shoulders, stop and turn your attention to the God who promises to give you a Peace that passes all understanding.
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-- Philippians 4:6-7
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
-- John 16:33
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 20:21
Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.
-- Psalms 29:11
The LORD gives strength to His people; the LORD blesses His people with Peace.
-- Psalms 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in Peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
-- Luke 1:77-79
77 To give His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven 79 to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of Peace.
-- Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace to men on whom His favor rests."
-- Luke 10:5
When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’
-- Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
-- Ephesians 2:17
He came and preached Peace to you who were far away and Peace to those who were near.
-- Colossians 3:15
Let the Peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to Peace. And be thankful.
-- Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, Peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
-- 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of Peace Himself give you Peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
-- Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and Peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
-- Galatians 1:3
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Life for the Day)
