How To Walk In Peace In Today's Evil World?
What is the point of God's peace in our lives? We all need peace to walk in sanity. So that we are not overwhelmed by everything we hear or happens in our lives. The world isn't getting any better. Yet, we have a choice as believers.
How is God's peace helping us today? Before, we get there, we need to know what peace really means.
What is Peace?
Freedom from disturbance or war. Peace gives us the confidence to live freely.
Jesus is the prince of peace. Jesus is the truth of the word of God that sets us free. (John 17:17)
How can we get true peace?
1. When we receive Jesus as our only Saviour and God, we receive His peace by faith.
2. By doing good works (Romans 2:10), we remain in His peace.
3. Be spiritually minded to receive peace (Romans 8:6) (Galatians 6:16)
4. Desire Peace and forgive everyone (2 Corinthians 13:11)
5. Through the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22)
The Peace that Jesus gives, this world cannot give.
Peace I leave with 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.
John 14:27
How to walk in peace?
How does God’s peace help? OR Why do we need God's peace?
1. To overcome the world (John 16:33)
2. To overcome fear (John 14:27)
3. Believe hoping in God's word (Romans 15:13)
4. To crush the attack of Satan (Romans 16:20)
5. To be united in Spirit (Ephesians 4:3)
Our God is a God of hope, who enables us to abound in his joy and peace. Let's stay home, by the throne of Grace, in His peace-filled presence, awaiting the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Maranatha, Praise God and Amen.