Archive for the ‘ Peace ’ Category

VerseD: Mark 2:27

And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”

Mark 2:27, ESV‬

We were created to be the glory of God, and He created a time of rest for us. We ultimately find that rest in Christ, the full glory of God who dwells in those of us who believe.

VerseD: Exodus 33:14

And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Exodus 33:14, ESV‬

We can rest knowing that God is with us by His Holy Spirit, comforting and guiding us as we pursue Him more and live out our lives for His glory.

VerseD: Psalm 4:8

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8, ESV‬

Our sovereign God is the source of all peace, and, when we are found in Christ, we can know that He is in control and watching over us at every moment

VerseD: 3 John 11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

3 John 11, ESV‬

When we do our own thing rather than follow our sovereign God’s will, it leads to pain and anxiety. When we follow His will, it brings peace, freedom, and hope in the imminent return of Christ.

VerseD: Romans 8:6

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

Romans 8:6, ESV‬

When we are wrapped up in ourselves or the troubles of this world, we are easily made anxious. When we are focused on our sovereign God and His goodness and awesomeness, we can have peace knowing He has overcome the world and death.

VerseD: Genesis 2:2-3

And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.

Genesis 2:2-3, ESV‬

Our God is in complete control, having created the heavens and the earth and preparing to bring heaven to earth through us. We can therefore take His example and find rest and peace in Him, trusting that He is working all things for His purpose.

VerseD: Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7, NASB1995‬

Prayer changes us to think about God and His ways, and as we understand more of these, we find the peace of faith and His faithfulness.

VerseD: Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness  — without it no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:14, CSB‬

How can we not try to live at peace with others when God has brought peace between Himself and us through Christ? Rely on His peace and extend it to others through forgiveness and grace.

VerseD: Isaiah 26:3

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3, ESV

With how crazy and upsetting this life and world can be, we know we can have peace in God thanks to the death and resurrection of Jesus and the Holy Spirit who fills us.

VerseD: Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

Isaiah 43:2, ESV

God literally did these things for His People throughout history, yet, through the Holy Spirit, we know that God’s Son has saved us from the fires of damnation and chaotic sea of humanity. When this life seems un-navigable, He grants us peace and grace.