The Gift OF PEACE GOD GIVES US

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ORDER MY STEPS IN YOUR WORD

I want to talk about the peace that God gives us. The peace that God gives us cannot be taken away unless we let the Devil come in and steal it from us because the world cannot take it away from us. I know that there are so many things going on in the world that rob our minds of the peace we have or try to have, but we must know that God is our eternal peace. He is the peace that surpasses all understanding and guards our hearts and minds by Christ Jesus. To keep that peace we must focus on Jesus and remember what He did for all of us.

I will be sharing some Scriptures with you so you can have them to refer to later. Right now I want to share this with you.

What a tremendous, multifaceted gift we have been given-- peace!

Jesus tells us that the peace He has given to those who trust in Him for salvation is a gift that cannot be received anywhere else. This precious gift was purchased with His own life and blood on Calvary. When Jesus took on our penalty for sin, He achieved peace with God for us. Because of Christ, we are no longer enemies of God who fear His judgment and punishment. Rather, we are sons and daughters who are dearly and forever loved by our heavenly Father.

Jesus also promises us peace--freedom from anxiety and distress-- amid trials, sorrows, and hard circumstances. In Him, we can have peace, even though this life is filled with tribulation.

How do we enjoy this peace when things are going all wrong? We remember that God is in control. We remember that He is trustworthy and everything that comes into our lives is under His protection and care.

Finally, we remember in our heart of hearts that God is good. He has promised that He will never forsake us, never stop loving us, and never change His mind about bringing us home to heaven to spend eternity with Him. God knows that often the greatest spiritual blessings come wrapped in trial and sorrow. As we continue to acknowledge our trust in Him, we can tell Him what we need and thank Him for His work in our lives. We will then enjoy His peace that passes all understanding.

"As you read these verses aloud, let them be an affirmation of your trust in God and peace will come."

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.

Romans 5:1-Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Philippians 4:6-7-Be careful for nothing: but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Daniel 10:19-And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee; be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

Psalms 4:8-I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalms 29:11-The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.

Psalms 119:165-Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

Psalms 34:14-Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalms 147:14-He maketh peace in thy borders and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

Isaiah 26:3-Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 32:18-And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation and sure dwellings and quiet resting places;

Isaiah 53:5-But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 52:7-How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Isaiah 9:6-For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Colossians 3:15-And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Isaiah 57:19-I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

John 14:27-Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Hebrews 12:14-Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

James 2:16-Do not err, my beloved brethren.

1 Peter 5:14-Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Genesis 15:15-And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

Leviticus 26:6-And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.

Numbers 6:26-The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace.

Proverbs 3:17-Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peace.

Proverbs 16:7-When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Ecclesiastes 3:8-A time to love, a time to hate, a time of war, and a time of peace.

Jeremiah 6:14-They have also healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

Matthew 10:34-Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Mark 9:50-Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltiness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Luke 2:14-Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

John 14:27-Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 20:19-Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Acts 18:9-The spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak and hold not thy peace.

Romans 15:33-Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen

1 Corinthians 7:15-But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

Galatians 5:22-But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.

Ephesians 2:14-For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Philippians 4:7-And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

These Scriptures are to help you have peace and to remind you that Jesus is always with us no matter what we are facing in life. He is there to give us the peace we need to endure every trial and tribulation.

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These next Scripture verses will be about STEPS. God orders us to walk in all of His statutes, and to follow all of His commandments, but do we do it? I pray that these Scriptures will help us remember the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

STEPS

1 Kings 10:19-The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.

Job 14:16-For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?

Proverbs 5:5-Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.

Romans 4:12-And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that hath of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.

1 Peter 2:21-For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Psalm 37:23-The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

Lilies of the Valley

These next Scripture verses are about ORDER. When God created the heavens and the earth, everything was done in the order that God wanted to do it. He gives us instructions in the Word for us to follow to the letter, but because we are human beings, we fall short time, and time again, God always gives us chances to start over and get it right, but we still fall. I am eternally grateful that God is always there to pick us up when we fall. I am grateful for His love, mercy, and grace which sustains me from day to day.

ORDER

Judges 13:12-And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?

2 Kings 20:1-In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, set thine house in order, for thou shalt die, and not live.

Titus 1:5-For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee.

Hebrews 5:6-As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.

Sisters and brothers in Christ, I have enjoyed sharing these Scriptures with you. I hope you will be blessed by God's Word. I pray you will seek God and ask Him to give you peace, rest, and strength to do all of the things He has cllled you to do for the Kingdom of God. Always remember to keep Him first, and He will take care of the rest. Until we meet again, God bless you.