He is our peace [August 9,2022 ]
He is our peace [August 9,2022 ]
He is our peace
Psalm 72:7
In His days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth
Abundant peace is promised in the verse above for the righteous.
Worldly peace or peace is defined in the dictionary as the absence of trouble or war.
Biblical peace is calm or tranquility in the midst of trouble or chaos.
John 14:27 says
Peace I leave 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.
Philippians 5:6-7
Have no anxiety about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto Him. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you that in me you will have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world
All three verses quoted above define and describe biblical peace. It is:
– Having tranquility in the midst of trouble ( not as the world gives). Do not be afraid of trouble
– Calling on the Lord in the time of trouble and He will give you peace
-Being of good cheer or being confident of the Lord’s deliverance
Ephesians 2:14
For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
This verse from the new testament assures us that the Lord is our peace.
Our God is able, let’s keep trusting Him.
God be with you
How can I apply the word to my life?
1. Believe and accept that the Lord is our peace. Trust Him completely.
Prayer
Think about the words of this song
I will worship the Lord
For He is worthy
I will lay down my sword
The Prince of Peace is His name
King of the flood
The Lord is mighty (mighty)
The Lord can quench the evil flame
Peace, when trouble blows
Jehovah sees
Jehovah hears
He is our peace
When sorrow nears
Jehovah sees
Jehovah knows, yes He knows
Judgement cometh
He is my peace
Men pursue me
He is my peace
Judge, judgement is coming
He is my peace
War may follow
But I know He is my peace
Amen