Words of Life: Part 7....PEACE continued

 

Philippians 4:8-9  "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things.  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me---put into practice and the God of peace will be with you."  (NIV)

God's peace requires thinking about godly things and putting into practice godly ways of living.  God's peace is a state of harmony found in doing God's will and living in his presence.

2 Thessalonians 3:16  "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way."  (NIV)

Matthew 5:9  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."  (NIV)

We can offer God's peace to others and live in peace as God's children.

Ephesians 2:14  "For Christ is our living peace.  He has made us both one by breaking down the barriers and enmity which lay between us." (PHILLIPS)

We are instruments of peace, just as Christ was, breaking all barriers between people everywhere by spreading God's peace.

Numbers 6:24-26  "The LORD bless you and keep you, The LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you,  The LORD turn his face toward you and give you his peace."  (NIV)

God's face shines his peace upon us.  Seek his face always!

Luke 7:50  Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."  (NIV)

Faith and peace work together---one begets the other.  Our peace and salvation are rooted in faith.

Tomorrow:  JOY