KEY SCRIPTURE: John 16:33 KJV “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Peace is an indispensable virtue that makes living worthwhile. The word peace means not to be scattered, but to be one whole. Anyone without peace is not one, or better still, he is not with himself.

Many are sadly not with themselves. Peace can only come from the prince of peace. The Lord said, His words to them were intended to give them peace because so long as they are in this world, they would have tribulations. The Lord added that they should be of good cheer because He had overcome the world.

What is the power of peace? It is faith in the word of God. Faith in God is the answer to all anxieties and stresses of this life. Faith comes by receiving the word of God. Rom 10:17. Faith turns your attention from yourself unto the power of God. Rom 5:1 KJV “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” Peace with God is that which gives us that right standing and the access to partake of all that He is, and has. There is the peace of God which is the power of God that holds a man against the many challenges in this life. This kind of peace is not given by anything or person in this life. Philippians 4:6&7 teaches us not to be anxious about anything, but in everything with prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving let us make our requests known to God, and the peace of God which passes all understanding, shall keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

The Lord assured us not to be moved by the certain tribulation in the world. Satan the arch-enemy of God is at the heels of all men to make a mess of them. The Lord says He has overcome Him. Satan is not a factor in your peace equation. Your response to the word of God and its terms is the real determinant of your peace. His word says He would keep you in perfect peace if your mind stayed on the Lord because you trust in Him.  It is a trust of your mind, heart, and whole being to the Lord that secures your peace. The word of God is your real power for peace. Do not attend to the words of the enemy. Satan and his demons are opportunistic liars. Your life would go into turmoil if you believe in an iota of their words. Empty yourself of every word of that liar. He is a murderer, but his weapon to destroy is his lies. Stay with the words of the Lord which is your true source and power for your peace.

THOUGHT: A HEART FULL OF GOD’S WORD, AND EMPTY OF SATAN’S WORDS, IS A HEART FULL OF PEACE

CONFESSIONS

God’s word is my delight day and night. His word fills my mouth and my heart. I live above every threat of Satan. My mind and heart are at peace, and my life keeps shining every day.

FURTHER STUDIES

Psalms 37:37 KJV” Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”

Isaiah 26:3 KJV “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”