A Devotional Life

Colossians 3:15. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. The Peace of Christ: It's a ruling peace. Jesus (the Prince of Peace) lives in us and He has overcome everything that robs us of peace - like fear, anxiety. So we can always ask Him for His peace. [Matthew 7:7] It's the call of the body of Christ. As members of Christ's body (the Church), we are called to live in peace - as instruments of peace. So, not just God's peace in us, but God's peace through us. We need Christ's peace in and through us because a peaceful heart flows thanksgiving (worship to God) and service (admonishing one another) [Col 3:15-16, Philippians 4:6]. And importantly, a heart of peace gives life to the body. [Proverbs 14:30] “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” [2 Thessalonians 3:16] Amen. God bless you excee...

Wow, lots of questions on: true peace and God's will. We'll just look at what The Word says of "perfect peace", and then delve right into "discerning His perfect will". It's going to be an interesting duo-session, as I'll keep it short. First off, Merry Christmas (in advance). OK, here we go: Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. The Israelites had lots of attacks and fought lots of battles that they always yearned for peace (and God surfaced as their Peace: shâlôm: rest due to the absence of war). But the Prophecy of Perfect Peace (perfect Shalom) was a promise and was finally fulfilled in Christ. Paul in Philippians 4:7 describes this kind as; peace that transcends all understanding. So Perfect Peace (eirēnē) is peace despite (even in) the trials and battles. [John 16:33; Matthew 11:28] We can't (physically) fight for it, cause it's the work of grace, therefore...