Peace is a word we use as a slang, with its own unique gesture too, but the tragedy in life is that peace has successfully eluded many. Peace is no slave to any one. In fact, I dare say that peace is a leader, after all, the bible instructs us to "follow peace."
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Why would God put us in a world that Has refused to know, meet or liaise with peace, and then instruct us to follow after peace?
Your guess is as good as mine. I cannot give you a definite reason, because I believe his reasons are peculiar to your life's journey. Your purpose in life.
But, How do we lay hold on peace in our daily lives? When misunderstanding is the order of the day, harmful rumors fly, and we become the bottom of a joke? Or maybe it's the news, maybe it's a disturbing news from the medical doctors, maybe it's a family unrest, and suddenly you have realized that your wisdom has failed you.
Everything within you is shouting 'Activate Panic Mood!', but you need to remember that Jesus is not on the other side of the storm. He is in the storm with you, waiting for you to turn to him for help.
John 16:33 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.
Understand something, Your peace is realized in the truth that you are not alone. Jesus is there to handle the problem. All you have to do is say. "Jesus, this is now your problem, I'll do my part by holding on to your peace."
Mark 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
When life feeds you sour grapes,you don't have to pretend you don't taste the sourness. Take all that feelings, and the baggage, the frustration and the fears, and tears and the overwhelming ones, to him, and he will look at you with so much love in his eyes and tell you from the depths of his heart in a confession so true, the world must obey..."Peace, Be still."
With Peace,
MaryA.
Amen! Beautiful write-up! Encouraging and edifying! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteAmen, thank you.😇
Delete''Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defined'' Hebrews 12:14-15
ReplyDeleteMore Grace in Jesus' Name. Amen