Archive for the ‘ Peace ’ Category

VerseD: John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing the God and Creator of the universe is also the one keeping His eye on us and has given His life to save us.

VerseD: Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.

Matthew 6:33, CSB

We find hope and peace in knowing that when we seek God’s righteousness in our lives and that He helps us in all ways.

VerseD: Isaiah 7:14

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14, CSB

We find hope and peace knowing God prepared for our salvation centuries before Jesus came, even from before the foundation of the world, that He would be with us.

VerseD: Jeremiah 33:14

“Look, the days are coming” — this is the  Lord’s declaration — “when I will fulfill the good promise that I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”

Jeremiah 33:14, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing God not only knew He was bringing salvation but was planning it and making it happen. He is in control.

VerseD: Proverbs 4:23

Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.

Proverbs 4:23, CSB

We have hope and peace in knowing that we can protect our hearts with the Holy Spirit given to us by God when our faith is in Christ who gave Himself for us.

VerseD: Romans 15:5

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus

Romans 15:5, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing the triune God helps us to live at peace and in harmony with Him and each other as we go through this troublesome life.

VerseD: John 14:1

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”

John 14:1, CSB

The message is the same: True peace – peace with God, peace in our hearts, peace with others – comes through Christ alone. Our faith in Him brings peace.

VerseD: Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28, CSB

God is love and desires to be with us, and He calls us to find peace and rest for our minds and souls in relationship with Him through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, giving us hope of eventual physical rest for eternity, as well.

VerseD: Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:9, CSB

Only God can give us true, lasting peace, and through Christ we find peace and are empowered to bring peace to others to His glory.

VerseD: Romans 16:20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Romans 16:20, CSB

God is faithful, and His faithfulness flows from the peace that He is. He is not hurried, surprised, or worried. He knows all things for all time in all places, so He has peace and thus remains faithful.