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- God gives us peace: “The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 God satisfies us because He holds all the power and protection we need. Trusting Him brings peace and contentment.
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There’s another kind of peace that Jesus offers us—the peace of God. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
- The World’S Peace Is Fleeting and Changes with circumstances.
- The World’S Peace Is Built on The Weak Foundation of Compromise.
- The World’S Peace Ignores The Root of The problem.
- God’s Peace Is Permanent and Secure.
- God’s Peace Is Built on The Sure Foundation of His Word.
- God’s Peace Is Ours Because Jesus Heals Our Root of sin.
During times of prosperity, nations experience temporary peace. But when economies struggle, countries find themselves on the brink of civil war as well as war with their neighbors. The peace of the world is a precarious thing. Conflict erupts when people are hungry; peace disappears when circumstances turn ugly:
In the Old Testament, God warned the Israelites that if they inter-married for political reasons, they would face the temptation to compromise their love for the one true God and end up serving false gods. This compromise, though it would create a temporary absence of conflict, would ultimately lead to destruction:
When asked, “What’s wrong with the world today?” many will point to volatile stock markets, corrupt governments, disappearing rainforests, poor diets, lack of healthcare, broken families, overcrowded schools, and more. The world tries to fix these problems by doing good: feeding children, building wells, regulating markets, conserving wildlife, fun...
When circumstances are free of conflict, we enjoy momentary peace. But when we face difficult relationships, health problems, and financial crisis, the momentary quiet is disrupted and chaos rules the day. Our God offers peace in the midst of chaos. His peace doesn’t change with the circumstances; it is secure in spite of the circumstances.
Young or old, male or female, we’ve all experienced the pain of a broken promise. No matter how much our families, friends, and coworkers love us, at some point, someone will disappoint us. And despite our best intentions, we are likely to disappoint someone else by saying one thing and doing another. God’s Word, however, can be trusted. He never c...
All religions other than true Christianity have one thing in common: They try to achieve peace with God by doing works and following rules. Christianity is different. In Christ, we are offered peace with God because we who “once were far off” (Ephesians 2:13) have been reconciled to God through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus’ sacrifice addres...
Jan 4, 2022 · Philippians 4:7 refers to “the peace of God which transcends all understanding.” Most of Paul’s letters began with the words “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Peace is a state of tranquility or quietness of spirit that transcends circumstances.
- Psalm 29:11 "The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace."
- Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Isaiah 54:10 ";Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,;" says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
- John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Unlike the temporary peace that the world offers, Jesus offers a lasting and transformative peace that can calm troubled hearts and dispel fear. As stated in John 14:27, Jesus assures us of His gift of peace: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
May 12, 2021 · Where earthly peace depends upon circumstances and individual ability, godly peace does not. “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” (John 14:27) Jesus was no stranger to the idea of peace.
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Jul 18, 2024 · God commands us to seek peace (Psalm 34:14; Matthew 5:9). We should “make every effort to do what leads to peace” (Romans 14:19). Of course, there will be some people who do not desire peace, but we are still to do our utmost to be at peace with them (Romans 12:18).
