Post by Cindy on Jan 8, 2016 12:39:39 GMT -5
Confident Peace
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. JOHN 16:33 AMP
The apostle Paul called the peace Jesus spoke of in this passage incomprehensible, not easy to comprehend or understand with our finite minds (Philippians 4:7). Part of the armor of God that Paul later describes in Ephesians 6 is the footwear, the sandals—the gospel of peace. God has much to say about peace in the Bible. A quiet spirit, a peaceful spirit, is what God desires for each of His children. Yet worry in the midst of our busyness is much more common.
The scriptures tell us all we need to know in order to live a life of peace, of contentment, free from the worry and distraction of the world. Replacing the worry-thoughts with things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8) will make room for the peace from God that transcends human understanding. Jesus gives it freely to all who desire to follow His example. Claim it today.
Father, as I take every thought captive to the glory of Jesus Christ, help me to think on the things Paul listed in Philippians. May Your peace reign in my heart and life today.
Staff, C. B. B. (2014). Daily wisdom for women 2015 devotional collection.
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. JOHN 16:33 AMP
The apostle Paul called the peace Jesus spoke of in this passage incomprehensible, not easy to comprehend or understand with our finite minds (Philippians 4:7). Part of the armor of God that Paul later describes in Ephesians 6 is the footwear, the sandals—the gospel of peace. God has much to say about peace in the Bible. A quiet spirit, a peaceful spirit, is what God desires for each of His children. Yet worry in the midst of our busyness is much more common.
The scriptures tell us all we need to know in order to live a life of peace, of contentment, free from the worry and distraction of the world. Replacing the worry-thoughts with things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8) will make room for the peace from God that transcends human understanding. Jesus gives it freely to all who desire to follow His example. Claim it today.
Father, as I take every thought captive to the glory of Jesus Christ, help me to think on the things Paul listed in Philippians. May Your peace reign in my heart and life today.
Staff, C. B. B. (2014). Daily wisdom for women 2015 devotional collection.
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