Tag Archive | peace

Peacemaker Pt. 2

Jun6

He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying
‭“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:1, 9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.1-9.NASB1995

Yesterday’s devotion was regarding abiding in Christ, the Holy Spirit living in us. By faith a person is saved, justified, and thereby we have peace with God.

‭But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
John 1:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.1.12.NASB1995

for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’
Acts 17:28 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.17.28.NASB1995

A child of God is a peacemaker.

So, what is the responsibility of a peacemaker?

To shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:79 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.1.79.NASB1995

‭So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
John 20:21 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.20.21.NASB1995

The peacemaker spreads the “Gospel of Peace”.

For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,
Ephesians 2:14 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.2.14.NASB1995

‭by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household,
Ephesians 2:15-19 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.2.15-19.NASB1995

So children of God, let us put on gospel shoes and spread the gospel of peace.

‭and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Ephesians 6:15 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.6.15.NASB1995

🌹But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3:17-18 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.17-18.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Peacemakers Pt. 1

Jun5

He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying
‭“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:1, 9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.1-9.NASB1995

Peacemakers abide in Christ. Christian, you have the Holy Spirit abiding in you.
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But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
John 14:26 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.26.NASB1995

The Holy Spirit, provides fruit to those who abide in Christ.

‭But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, PEACE, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Faith = Peace

‭And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Luke 7:50 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.7.50.NASB1995

‭Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.5.1.NASB1995

‭What a wonderful gift has been bestowed upon us by Jesus.

🌹Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John 14:27 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.27.NASB1995

‭These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.16.33.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Gentle Quiet Spirit

May14

Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.5.NASB1995

Do you have a gentle spirit? Have you ever thought about where a gentle spirit comes from?

‭Your adornment must not be merely external . . . but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:3a-4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.3.3-4.NASB1995

A gentle spirit comes from Jesus. The imperishable and gentle quiet spirit is the Holy Spirit that resides in a saved person. Precious in the sight of God is the reflection of the Father’s Son, Jesus, in us. Surrendering our whole heart to God will transform us into a gentle spirited person.
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Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.12.1.NASB1995

To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;
For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days, Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it.”
1 Peter 3:8,10-11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.3.8-11.NASB1995


So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
Galatians 6:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.6.10.NASB1995

🌹But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 2:9, 17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.2.9-17.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Significant Everlasting Change

Apr29

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm (give permanence* to) for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm (give permanence* to) the work of our hands.
Psalms 90:17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.90.17.NASB1995

*existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
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Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.”
John 6:27 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.6.27.NASB1995

What is the work of our hands?
God’s hands working His will, His plan through us under the power of His Holy Spirit. God working through a surrendered, crucified life.

So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth.
1 Corinthians 3:7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.3.7.NASB1995

Lord, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works.
Isaiah 26:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.12.NASB1995

🌹The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
Psalms 37:23 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.37.23.NASB1995

‭Are you walking in the steps of Jesus? Is God delighting in your way?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

My Refuge

Apr15

You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Psalms 32:7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.32.7.NASB1995
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The righteous man will be glad in the Lord and will take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart will glory.
Psalms 64:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.64.10.NASB1995

‭The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
Psalms 29:11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.29.11.NASB1995

🌹But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You. For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
Psalms 5:11-12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.5.11-12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Weary and Burdened

Feb6

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew‬ ‭11:28‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.11.28.NASB1995‭‭

I always looked at this verse as being addressed to God’s children until this weekend at church I noticed it could also be a call to salvation.
Come to Me, says Jesus, all you who are weary from and heavy laden with sin. I will give you rest from this world. But it doesn’t stop there . . .

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew‬ ‭11:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.11.29.NASB1995‭‭

Take My yoke. Take My Spirit who will teach you all things you need to know to follow Me. You will find peace and rest in Me.

‭‭For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew‬ ‭11:30‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.11.30.NASB1995

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
John‬ ‭14:26‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.26.NASB1995

🌹But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.
John‬ ‭16:13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.16.13.NASB1995

Glory to God for making a way to experience peace in a chaotic world!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
‭‭https://indasharonjesus.org

Jesus Is

Dec15

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

How have you experienced God? Do any of these names bring testimonies of Him to mind?

My hope and prayer is that you experience all these names in your life relationship with Jesus.

🌹Thank You, God!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Prince of Peace

Dec14

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And His name will be called

Prince of Peace.
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬f ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah‬ ‭26:3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.3.NASB1995

‭‭Perfect peace You have brought to those who trust in You, Jesus. Your gracious and glorious works on behalf of Your beloved has drawn us to have a steadfast mind continually seeking You.

Lord, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works.
Isaiah‬ ‭26:12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.12.NASB1995

‭‭From trust to a steadfast mind to perfect peace. Thank You, Prince of Peace!

🌹For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Isaiah‬ ‭54:10‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.54.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

30 Days of Thanks – D25

Nov25

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians‬ ‭4:4, 6‭ NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.4.NASB1995

Could praying with thanksgiving be a testimony to faith in God? Praying with thanksgiving is trusting God with the outcome of your supplication, your request before it is answered.
What happens when you leave the request at the altar and trust God for the outcome?

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

🌹Have a peaceful day, believing and  trusting with thanksgiving.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

30 Days of Thanks – D17

Nov17

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians‬ ‭3:15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.15.NASB1995

I am truly thankful for Jesus, the Prince of peace. It was prophesied in Isaiah that He would come. And indeed He did to give peace to those who believe and trust in Him.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.27.NASB1995

‭‭We have nothing to fear or to be troubled about. Even in the midst of trouble all around us we can trust that God has a plan and not fear. Our God is in control. Trust  so that peace may fill your heart and mind.

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.16.33.NASB1995

‭‭Do you know Jesus, personally? Do you trust Him with your life? Have you made a confession of faith that is now your possession of faith? Does Jesus live in you? Then .  .  .

🌹‭‭the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

You can experience peace.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon https://indasharonjesus.org