“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3 The peace found in God is genuine, while the peace the world offers is fleeting and false. As Jesus said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you:…
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Rest is associated with peace, ease, and refreshment. After experiencing stress in our daily lives—whether physical, spiritual, financial, or mental—we often seek rest to regain strength. While it’s true that we face stress in various…
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:30-31 God never leaves you by yourself. He is never unconcerned about what happens to you. He values you far beyond how you value yourself. Indeed, God cares for you. He…
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.” Hebrew 12:15 We often do not realise what the ripple effect and long term consequences of bitterness really are. Perhaps that’s why we don’t care to do all we…
“And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one” John 17:22 The glory of the Lord will only be fully revealed when there is oneness in the body of Christ. There was a reason why Jesus prayed earnestly to His Father that He…
“Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 2Thessalonians 1:2 It is God that gives peace to His children as long as they remain steadfast to the faith. According to the scriptures, we benefit from God’s grace through Christ redemption and receive His peace that surpasses human understanding….
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9 We’ve heard it often said that the God-way…
“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.“ 2 Timothy 2:23 Today’s scripture advises us to avoid quarrels and to be gentle towards those who hold opposing views. This text recognizes that arguments often lead to more division and do not bring about resolution. By avoiding quarrels and displaying gentleness…
“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.“ Isaiah 54:10 Life is filled with challenges that often lead us to feel lost and without hope. At times, we…