The Peace Of God

John 14:27 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.

Jesus reminds His disciples that He is still the Prince of Peace and just because He’s leaving, He won’t remove His peace. 

Believers have the same assurance today.

If not for the peace of God, I would never make it through the valleys of ill health in my family. 

If not for the peace of God, the gunk and rubbish of life would overtake me. 

According to the Prince of Peace, this peace is Heavenly in origin, so it can’t be affected by the events of earth. 

I’m glad we can lean on the peace of Jesus and trust Him to take care of us in troubled times - Phil. 4:6-7; Isa. 26:3.

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Our Help And Hope

When Jesus was tempted, He used the Word of God, Matt. 4:1-11.  

When He was on the cross He quoted Scriptures three times, Matt. 27:46; John 19:28; Luke 23:46.  

Jesus often quoted the Bible for comfort and strength. How much more do we need that kind of help?  

It’s obvious, we need to be well acquainted with the Bible, to memorize those precious verses we run to for help and strength like Jesus did.  

Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

I’ve read through the Bible a few times, at least a chapter almost every day. It’s always refreshing, enlightening, and enforces me with strength, hope, and love. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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The Victory Song

It’s a worthy goal for every believer to live for the Lord, to love the Lord, and to lean on the Lord when we have needs.

David’s song of victory is a song believers can sing as well.

Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

If we love Him, the Lord will give us all the strength we need to make it through life. 

When we see our difficulties through the eyes of our Lord — our “Rock” — we will want to  worship Him,  Job 1:20-21.

God — our fortress — is our place of perfect peace and safety.

We don’t know what we will face in our tomorrows, but we can know that God is in control and will give us what we need to face it.  2 Cor. 12:9-10; Isa. 43:2; Heb. 4:14-16. 

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A Contented Man

The Apostle Paul was a contented man — in jail not fretting or fuming. 

Philippians 4:11-12 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 

[12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

Nobody has too much trouble living in prosperity, though there’s always the danger of getting one’s eyes off Jesus. 

In times of poverty you have to discipline yourself — tighten your belt.

Paul knew how to be content when everything fell apart. He learned that joy doesn’t lie in our circumstances. It’s wholly of God in Jesus our Lord - 1 Thes. 5:16. 

Jesus gives power to face life’s adversities — power to cope — power to enjoy contentment regardless of the circumstances.  

Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 

[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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