September 29, 2012

“Saving Peace”

Scripture:

“I refresh the humble and give new courage to those with repentant hearts.” “There is no peace for the wicked,” says my God. (Isaiah 57:15, 21)  NLT

Observation:

When people choose to live their lives apart from the Lord God, they will selfishly live according to the lusts of their sinful flesh—doing as they please, whenever they please, and use this fallen world and its self-centered ways as their justification. And when a person lives out their life in this manner they are walking a path that seems right and good for them, but in reality when their earthly life is over it will end in an eternity of darkness, forever separated from God and His Light—a dark and lonely place—a place without end, without God, and without hope (Proverbs 14:12).

Application:

But for those who choose to put their lives fully into God’s care and control, He gives them the Way, the Truth, and a life that is worth more than anything we could ever dream of asking for. When you have the Father of Life as your Provider, the Savior as your Protector, and Holy Spirit as your Power, you have a Sovereign God that will give you the courage to stand strong in your faith and a saving peace when you fall short (Deuteronomy 31:8). Those who turn away from God to live as the world lives will live in fear of death, uncertainty about the future, and will never experience the peace of God that suppresses the anxiety in which this dark and dying world brings to every living soul. Having God’s peace in this unbalanced and violent world will comfort any weary and battled scared soul (John 14:26). Having the Lord leading the way will send you boldly into battle knowing the victory is yours. With God on your side, not even the powers of Hell can keep you down, for when God is with you He is all you need, for His power and greatness has overcome this dark world and given us His Light, His Truth, and His everlasting Hope. When we bow down before God’s Authority and submit to His righteous ways, He provides us with the strength to win our battles with sin so we can live a righteous life that honors, glorifies, and pleases our God in Heaven. So walk with God and live humble and brave, my friends, and as you walk through your life-journey, the Lord God will fill your heart with His amazing Peace; Peace that not only saved your eternal soul, but the same Peace that saved the world as well.

Prayer:

Thank You dear Lord, for Your amazing peace. Thank You Lord for the courage You give us. But most of all I want to thank You for saving this world from total destruction and death. Your promises give us hope and joy. There is no other God but You! Amen