June 5 ~ PERFECT PEACE: DIVINE PEACE IN TIMES OF DISTRESS
Isn’t it amazing how in times of our greatest distress, our heavenly Father grants us divine peace and sweet rest? During times of grief, sickness, divorce, or unemployment, others may wonder how our spirit remains at peace. Oftentimes, I have faced worries and challenges in my life in which others would worry on my behalf and wonder how I could remain so calm. However, I have learned from personal experience that God-given “shalom” peace is supernatural and it transcends natural emotion. If we can maintain a strong prayer life, meditate on the Word of God, and keep our minds stayed on Christ, He will keep us in a state of divine, CONTINUOUS PEACE that remains priceless.
Jimel L. Gibbs
June 4 ~ PERFECT PEACE: DWELLING IN THE LORD’S PEACE
John 16:33 ~ “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”PERFECT PEACE: DWELLING IN THE LORD’S PEACE
June 3 ~ PERFECT PEACE: GOD GIVES US HIS PEACE
Jesus informs His disciples that He was bequeathing a gift to them that would guard their hearts and minds from trouble and fear. He expresses that this gift was indeed HIS peace and explains it was not like the peace that the world has to offer, but would be a shield for their hearts and minds, much like a squad of soldiers protecting a town. What an amazing gift our Lord and Savior gave to His disciples and now to us as His children! We have a peace that protects our hearts and minds from being overwhelmed with any fears, any doubts, or any worries. When we encounter tests, trials, or storms, we can be strong and courageous, allowing His peace to saturate our hearts and minds.
June 2 ~ PERFECT PEACE: LET GOD FIGHT FOR YOU
The key to pleasing the Lord is to keep His commandments and trust in His Word. When you trust in His Word and obey him, He backs you up and makes your enemies be at peace with you. I want to challenge you to let God fight for you. Don’t use your words to retaliate or to be condescending. As you walk in a new found peace today, believe God to put your enemies at peace with you.
June 1 ~ PERFECT PEACE: HOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT PEACE
Every saint of God has the ability to have perfect peace. The key to perfect peace is to get and then hold fast to a mind that stays on the Lord. A mind that just comes across the Lord every now and then is subject to fear and anxiety. Be encouraged today to build the maximum relationship with God through prayer. Watch God provide a peace that exceeds your understanding.
Pastor Michael Bender