"Snippets of Scripture" - True Peace is a Gift from God (Part 1)

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"If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within. The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble."  - Thomas Watson

In my recent Bible study groups, one of the most popular topics for discussion is "peace." And given the state of our world today, peace can appear to be an obscure and remote concept.

Though we may all desire it, not all will find it. Perhaps one of the biggest obstacles to acquiring peace is that we allow "the world" to determine the rules for us; this "world" being the sinful and corrupt world in which we live (1 John 5:5).

In John 16, Jesus is teaching to his disciples for the last time before his crucifixion. He realizes that time is running short and there is still much to say (John 16:12). Especially, that difficulties and dangers lie ahead for the believers.

So, "Where is 'peace' in all of this..?" A line of scripture I refer to when discussing peace in our gatherings, is John 16:33. If you read the verse, you will notice Jesus indicates that the believer resides in two distinct places.

These are: "in Me" and "in the world." As believers, having accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we are "hidden in Christ with God" (Colossians 3:3). This is our new, spiritual, righteous, and everlasting life with Him.

Sadly, for us, we also live in an ungodly and sinful world, or as Jesus puts it, "in the world." This is the world we wake up to every day. Though we may be safe in our homes, the moment we step outside it all changes (Romans 8:7).

Christians are still subject to everything immoral and wicked in this world. Even so, Jesus assures them that God is well aware of this, and will not be surprised whenever situations arise (Psalm 33:13-15). 

I feel we now have set the table for further consideration in our next meeting. I hope you'll join me again when we further examine the topic, "True Peace is a Gift from God." Until then, stay healthy and safe in Jesus Christ!

Scripture: Romans 12:2; John 15:19; Micah 2:10; James 3:15; Philippians 3:18

Prayer: "LORD Jesus, I pray that during the trials and tribulations of life, my heart and mind will reside with you always. And that your perfect peace will deliver me safely through them all. In your name I pray."

In grace and peace, 

Betsy