I shared with you yesterday that I have allowed circumstances to steal my peace... also my joy. So, what really is Biblical peace?
1. Isaiah 9:6 prophesied that Jesus, "The Prince of Peace" would come.
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2. Romans 15:33 calls God "the God of peace".
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3. Philippians 4:7 says that the peace that comes from God "passes all understanding".
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4. In John 14, Jesus told His disciples, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
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5. In Acts 10, the disciples were living that peace and preached "peace by Jesus Christ."
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6. There's a big connection with peace and the gospel of Christ. Ephesians 6:15 puts it as part of the christian's armor, "And on your feet is the preparation of the gospel of peace."
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7. Both Acts 2 and 1 John 1 inform us that peace is the knowing that our sins are forgiven and that all is well with our souls.
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8. It takes effort to pursue peace as scripture encourages us to do in multiple places. In Romans 14, "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace."
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I encourage you to read my posts from this week. You'll find that on my peace journey, I have:
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1. Been aware that peace does not come without effort on my part.
2. Sought peace through Jesus Christ - the source.
3. Pursued peace through prayer and spiritual connections with God and His family.
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