THE PEACE OF
GOD-25/03/2014
Yesterday’s message was titled “GOD'S REMEMBRANCE AND DELIVERANCE III ”.
Today’s message is titled “THE PEACE OF GOD” as provided by Pastor E. A.
Adeboye in Open Heavens Devotional (Adeboye, 2014). In today’s message, we have
been asked to memorise Philippians 4:7: " And
the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and
minds through Christ Jesus." and read Philippians 4:4-8. The Bible in one year for
today has been taken from Ezekiel 19-20 and Psalm
69:22-36 .(Adeboye,
2014).
Quoted below is the text for today's message. God bless you as we meditate and discuss on this topic
Quoted below is the text for today's message. God bless you as we meditate and discuss on this topic
"There is nothing tangible that can be achieved in any organisation,
family or mind without a peaceful atmosphere. This is why when the world was
characterised with chaos in Genesis 1 :1 -3, the first thing God did was to
restore peace to the chaotic world. I pray that the peace of God will be your
portion today in Jesus‘ Name. There are factors that can guarantee peace in the
life of an individual, particularly a child of God. One of them is contentment.
1 Timothy 6:6&10 says that: "But godliness with contentment is great
gain. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted
after; they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many
sorrows. Many people lack peace because they are not contented with what they
have. They dabble into some nefarious activities in search of the material
things of this world which lead to stress related diseases. We must beware not
to run after the material things of this world which do not bring satisfaction,
or those things that attract undue responsibilities, or those things that hurt
when they have flown away. Also, avoid the abuse of things which bring
discomfort like piles or stomach aches and other illnesses to your body
(Proverbs 25:16). How do you cultivate contentment? Contentment is developed
when you endeavour to enjoy the present blessings of God in your life and give
Him glory for such benefits (Ecclesiastes 5:18-19, Psalm 103:1 -5).
”let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be
careful for nothing; but in ever thing by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:5-6
Other truths about having peace are revealed in this passage: One of
such truths is that, to have the peace of God, you have to be moderate in your
lifestyle without hypocrisy. Another is: do not be anxious for anything, or
else you will lose your God given Peace. How then do you survive in a
competitive world where the essential things of life are scarce? The next truth answers this: make your request known to God. He is . Jehovah-Jireh, the
Great Provider. He will meet you at the point of your needs. I pray for you in your body’ A peace of
God will come mightily upon your trouble soul and spirit today in Jesus‘ Name."
For our prayer point, we are to Pray for the peace of God to reign in your entire life, family, church and nation today.
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