Shoes of Peace

Have you ever tried to walk through a thorn bush in flip-flops? Not recommended. The "Shoes of the Gospel of Peace" are about readiness. They allow you to stand firm when the ground gets shaky. If you’re feeling anxious or disconnected, it might be because you’re barefoot in a spiritual forest. You need shoes with traction. 

The Practical Application: Before you leave the house (or open your laptop), decide that you will be a carrier of peace. Peace isn't just the absence of noise; it’s a quiet confidence. If a meeting gets heated or a family member is being "extra," remember your shoes. You are standing on the solid ground of God’s peace. You don’t have to join the chaos. You brought your own atmosphere.

         

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Proverbs 4:11-12 ...  I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. ❤

The Prince of Peace

Peace does not come from circumstances.  Peace comes from Christ. He is the Prince of Peace!

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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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

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. ❤

What Does The Bible Say About Gaza And Israel?

As we explore what the Bible says about Gaza and Israel, we realize that peace and reconciliation are foundational themes. In our faith, we are called to seek peace with others. The scriptures remind us that true peace comes from a heart aligned with God. We are encouraged to be peacemakers and promote understanding. Through prayer, love, and compassion, we can help heal divisions and build bridges where there seem to be walls. Let’s hold on to the hope that God’s plans for peace can prevail. 

Matthew 5:9 ...  Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

This verse beautifully captures the heart of God’s desire for us to be peacemakers. In a world filled with conflict, we are reminded that those who seek peace are truly blessed and recognized as God’s children. This calls us to reflect on our actions and strive to foster peace in our communities. 

Romans 12:18 ... If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

This scripture encourages us to take an active role in promoting peace. It acknowledges that while peace may not always be possible, we must do our part to maintain harmony with those around us. This powerful reminder can guide our interactions in challenging situations, especially regarding Gaza and Israel. 

Ephesians 4:3 ... Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

In this verse, unity is rooted in peace. God calls us to actively work toward maintaining unity with our fellow believers and those around us. We should strive for a spirit of cooperation and understanding, especially when faced with strife, such as the conflicts seen in Gaza and Israel. 

Isaiah 26:12 ...  Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

This verse serves as a reminder that true peace originates from God alone. In times of conflict, we can find solace knowing that God is at work, bringing peace to our hearts and the world around us. This assures us to trust in His plans for Gaza and Israel. 

James 3:18 ... And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Here, we see the rewarding nature of pursuing peace. When we choose to promote peace, we cultivate righteousness in our lives. This encourages us to make conscious choices that reflect God’s love for others, especially in the context of conflict.

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Boat of Trust

Stay in His perfect peace. He gives peace like a river. He is the Source of LIFE and He is The Prince of Peace. Even in the worst storms of life, you will sleep in perfect peace, (if) you abide in the boat of trust. 

See your life from His viewpoint. Believe you are seated with Him in heavenly places. Know His love covers you. Know His love is with you. Do not allow Fear or Pride to become your shepherd. He is not the author of confusion. Fix your eyes on His Words and His wisdom. Is there a voice more important than his to you personally? In His presence is the fullness of Joy. Abide in Him. Abide in a state of increased wisdom, love and healthy function. 

He came to restore you to His love. Those who spend time with Him will know the fullness of Joy that He alone gives daily. Guard your heart from any and all poisonous counsel. Manage your time wisely. Never make choices out of fear or what others think. Always be led by His inspired voice. All of His Children have epic destinies (if) they look to Him. He gives the inspired details. 

Never trade His eternal voice for the counsel of those who reject His saving wisdom. To have Him as LORD is to have Him as your number one influence daily. This is ‘the one and only thing necessary’. All other ground is sinking sand and chasing the wind. He alone is worthy of your full trust, for no one has loved you like He loves you. 

[Troi Nelson Cockayne]

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. ❤

True Happiness!!

Happiness is the magic charm that the world is eagerly in search of. But the believer in Christ is its only possessor. He has found it and found it in Jesus. He has found it in a renunciation of self-righteousness, and in a humble reception of Jesus. There is no true happiness outside of Jesus! What true happiness can the heart feel while it is spiritually dead, its sins are unpardoned, it is under condemnation, and exposed to the wrath of a holy and just God? 

Oh reader, do not dream of happiness, until you have gone as a repenting sinner to the cross of Christ! You may be a son or a daughter of affliction. In this furnace you may be chosen, and through this furnace, it may be the Lord's holy will that you should pass all your days. You may be a child of poverty, possessing but little of this world's comforts and you feel lonely, neglected, and despised. 

Yet oh, look up Christian! You are precious in God's sight! You are as dear to Him as the pupil of His eye. His heart yearns over you with more than a mother's exquisite fondness for her child, because He has loved you with an everlasting love! And to the praise of the glory of His grace, He has accepted you in the Beloved. Realize this, and though rough and thorny your path may be, and fiery your furnace, and deep your poverty, and lonely your situation you shall experience a peace and a happiness to which the world around you is an utter stranger. 

[Octavious Winslow] 

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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.

Psalm 1:1-2 ... Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. ❤

Ark of Presense

Soak in His instruction each day, then move out. Let the water of His words carry your boat into your day. It beats rowing on the sand of self. The Ark of His presence is the structure that carries the LIFE. All activity outside The Ark of His presence leads to death. 

Abide in His love and His wisdom. Divine Design and destiny are accomplished when you are in alignment with His Will and His word. The greatest pillars of faith are those who settle into His peace and His care, even in the storms of life. 

Rest in the boat of your mind, believing in His steadfast love for you. Rely on His care, not on the waves of this world. He has called you to perfect peace. He will speak “Peace” through you to calm fears and storms. To have His Spirit is to have His very Spirit. The works He did you will do also, by His Spirit. His peace passes all understanding. Abide in Him above all else and He will abide in you. 

[Troi Nelson Cockayne]

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

John 15:7 ...  If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

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

The Peace of God ...

There are three words, pregnant with precious and important meaning, commonly used by the apostles in their salutations and benedictions, GRACE, MERCY, and PEACE. These words include everything which man needs or can desire. Peace is the legacy which Christ gave to his disciples: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you." (John 14:27)

And after his resurrection, the first time he met with his disciples when assembled together, he said, "Peace be unto you." He gives peace not as the world gives. He is the PRINCE OF PEACE, and his gospel is the "gospel of peace." It is called "the peace of God," because he is its author. It is a sweet and gentle stream which flows from the fountain of life beneath his throne. Happy is he who has received this heavenly gift; it will, in the midst of external storms and troubles, preserve his mind in a tranquil state. It is independent of external circumstances. It is most exquisitely enjoyed in times of affliction and persecution. "In the world you shall have tribulation; but these things have I spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace." (John 16:33)

It is a fruit of the Spirit: "love, joy, peace." (Galatians 5:22) It includes reconciliation with God. "Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Peace of conscience is a fruit of reconciliation with God. The blood which reconciles, when sprinkled on the conscience, produces a sweet peace which can be obtained in no other way. If the atonement of Christ satisfies the law which condemned us, and we are assured that this atonement is accepted for us, conscience, which before condemned, as being the echo of the law, is now pacified. 

The peace of God also includes freedom from jarring, discordant passions of the mind. The wicked, however prosperous externally, can have no true peace within. Their ambition and pride and avarice, and love of ease and carnal indulgence, can never be harmonized. One may be the master-passion, but the others will arise and create disturbance and turmoil within. The only passion which effectually harmonizes the discordant passions of human nature, is the love of God. Wherever this is introduced, it will not only be predominant, but bring all other desires into willing subjection. 

The peace of God is not a mere negative blessing, consisting in exemption from the misery of discord; it is a positive enjoyment of the purest, sweetest kind. It is a foretaste of the bliss of heaven. Nothing on earth is so delightful. It is therefore said to "pass understanding." (Philippians 4:7) No one could have thought man's miserable soul could possess such enjoyment in this world. But why is so little known of the peace of God in the experience of professing Christians? I leave everyone to answer for himself. 

[Archibald Alexander]

2 John 1:3 ... Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. ❤

God's Peace...

The world can create trouble in peace,
but God can create peace in trouble.

  [Thomas Watson]

 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.

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

Bite Your Tongue!!

Sometimes peace requires you to be quiet. Even when you are right! 

 [Toby Mac]

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Proverbs 10:19 ... In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

James 1:19 ... Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Proverbs 17:28 ... Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. ❤

Perfect Peace ...

Sin is the seed, the source, the essence of unhappiness. "There is no peace to the wicked" (Isaiah 48:22) nor is there any happiness for the sinner in his sins. The carnal mind may find something like pleasure in carnal things but real, solid, lasting joy, cannot be found, never has been found by the sinner, until converted to God. Carnal pleasure is empty, fleeting, and unsatisfactory in its very nature! 

The true Christian has enough to make him genuinely happy: All of his sins are forgiven and forgotten. He is adopted into God's family. His person is justified before God. He is clothed in the perfect righteousness of Jesus. He is a child of God. He is regenerated by the Holy Spirit. He has the Spirit of adoption in his heart. He is at peace with God, and God is at peace with him. All the promises of God are his, which represent Jehovah as pledged to support, sustain, comfort, supply, and bless him in time and eternity! 

His God is with him. His God is for him. His God will never fail him in any trial, nor leave him under any circumstances for one moment. Such is the Christian's blessed state, and such are his blessed privileges though he may appear poor, afflicted, and despised among men. In proportion as sin is subdued, as sanctification is deepened, as the Savior is prized, as our talents are laid out for the Lord's glory, are we happy. 

But if sin is allowed to conquer, if personal sanctification is neglected, if the intimations of the Holy Spirit are slighted then the believer is not and cannot be happy. Let the Christian therefore cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart, cultivate close fellowship with God, walk softly, uprightly, and daily with God. So will his peace be like a river, and his path be like the shining light which shines more and more unto the perfect day. (Proverbs 4:18)

[James Smith] 

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

Peace Boat

He (I AM) is with you in this season and always. Release the fear that gnaws away at your confidence. Rest in His care and know His angels rally around your circumstance. Quiet the waves in the peace of His mind and never leave the abiding in that boat. 

Understand that He brings peaceable order to the pieces of your life as you submit them to Him. Quiet your heart and release the anxiety that creates confusion and fear. Follow His peace. Faith faces responsibility. Fear avoids it. Courage, discipline, faith, hope and love, move together and have His blessing. Greatness grows from this soil in all who follow its ways.

Set aside ‘time’. Then give yourself to those times, but always ‘abide’ in His love, in His Joy, for this is indeed your strength to do all things. Do what you can do in His peace and presence and release the rest. Stay in His love today above all else. 

[Troi Nelson Cockayne]

John 15:4 ... Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

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

Religion V. Faith

Religion will constantly have the believer questioning their standing with God. Faith, on the other hand, sleeps with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind. 

 [Christopher Gregory]

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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.

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

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

Reset!

Reset your heart back to your fellowship and do not ‘do’ in order to ‘get’.  Be with Him in His love for you and never leave that foundation. Even good works can become an idol when they become more important than Him. 

Know that He sees you and your times are in His hands and nothing can keep you from your destiny, as long as you look to Him daily. 

Sit on the lap of His love. Learn to listen and open to His love for you. This is and should always be the foundation for every good work. Release fear and control. Exchange them for Peace and Rest. Trust and Faith.

[Troi Nelson Cockayne]

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.

Matthew 11:29 ... Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  ❤

Perfect Peace.

Oh, the blessed restfulness of putting everything, physical, mental, and spiritual into my Father's hands and just leaving all there. When once faith can heartily make this transfer, all is well with soul, and its peace is perfect. 

[Susannah Spurgeon]

Psalm 46:10 ... Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

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

Draw Near.

Life isn't easy. It is full of struggles, eh? We can all testify to that but we shouldn't be surprised by it. God's Word makes it clear; in this world we will have trouble. Thankfully, as Christians, we don't have to face these things alone by trying to come up with some clever solutions-in our own strength. What we need to do is keep renewing our minds with Scripture, casting our burdens onto Him (without taking them back) and trusting who He is and what He has said; only then can true peace be ours in these difficult times.

Whatever struggle you are going through, however hard it may be, let me encourage you to draw near to God.

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

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Complete Trust

You relax on a plane even though you don't know the pilot. 

You relax on a ship even though you don't know the captain. 

You relax on a bus even though you don't know the driver. 

Why don't you relax in life knowing that God is in control? 

 [Unknown]

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.❤ 

Knowing God

If we do not know Jesus for ourselves, by some spiritual discovery of his Person and work, what testimony have we of a saving interest in his grace? Because, there is no grace except that which flows through him, for "grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." This is what we should ever labor after.

[Joseph Philpot]

2 Peter 1:2 ... Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

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Our Source

When we find ourselves depressed, down, irritated, annoyed, or otherwise unhappy, we need to return to the source of our joy, and then we will see those circumstances that are sapping our joy in perspective. The circumstances of this life will pale into insignificance when compared to that which we have received from God.

[R.C. Sproul]

 

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

The Chaos

In the midst of all the chaos,

I can still have peace.

Because of who God is.

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

Hope and Peace

We live in a hurting world where people need to know that they can find hope and peace in Jesus Christ.

[Franklin Graham]

Romans 15:13 … Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 🕊