THE PEACE OF CHRIST!

 EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020.

SUBJECT : THE PEACE OF CHRIST!

Memory verse: 

"

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world gives, do

 I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

"

 (John 14 vs 27.)

READ: Philippians 4 vs 6 - 8:

4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
4:7: And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

INTIMATION:

The peace of Christ is the harmonized relationship between God and man accomplished through Jesus Christ and enumerated in the gospel, and the sense of rest and contentment consequent thereon. The true peace which Christ offers is beyond all human understanding because it’s quite distinct from the world's peace. It’s the peace that comes as a result of one’s assurance of His salvation in Christ. We are now at peace with God, which may differ from peaceful feelings such as calmness and tranquility. True peace is not found in positive thinking, in absence of conflict, or in good feelings. It comes from knowing that God is in control. And the end result of Holy Spirit’s work in our lives as children of God, is deep and lasting peace. 

Only in Jesus is there peace that surpasses all understanding. Peace with God means that we have been reconciled with Him. There is no more hostility between us, no sin blocking our relationship with Him. Sin, fear, uncertainty, doubt, and numerous other forces are at war within us. The peace of Christ moves into our hearts and lives to restrain these hostile forces and offer comfort in place of conflict. Peace with God is possible only because Jesus paid the price for our sins through His death on the cross.

Jesus said He will give us that peace if we are willing to accept it from Him. If your life is full of stress, allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with Christ’s peace. Let Christ’s peace be umpire or referee in our heart. Our heart is the center of conflict because there our feelings and desires clash—our fears and hopes, distrust and trust, jealousy and love. We can deal with these constant conflicts and live as God wants when we receive Christ’s peace.

Unlike worldly peace, which is usually defined as the absence of conflict, this peace is confident assurance in any circumstance: with Christ’s peace, we have no need to fear the present, or the future. Our citizenship in Christ's kingdom is sure, our destiny is set, and we can have victory over sin. Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16 vs 33.) In spite of the enviable struggles we do face, we are not alone. Jesus does not abandon us to our struggles either. If we remember that the ultimate victory has already been won, we can claim the peace of Christ in the most troublesome times.

The result of one’s prayerful communication with God that is based on faith, is an inner tranquility that cannot be expressed in words. It’s the peace of Christ that protects one’s heart and produces consistency in one’s thoughts. When our prayers are offered to God upon the basis of faith, and knowing that God will work in answer to our prayers, then we will gain an inner peace of heart and mind. Christians should put their trust in God, for it is He who is working all things together according to His purposes. Christians must not worry, for to worry is to doubt God’s ability to take care of all things and to work all things together for the good of the Christian. 

Prayer: Abba Father, endue me with Your peace and love, for the ultimate victory has already been won for me in Christ, that I may walk in utter rest and contentment in You, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed, Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!