He is your peace.
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.
What is God's peace?
A. A peace of mind is defined as a mental state of calmness or tranquility
B. The peace in your heart is a gift of God.
This is why we need Him.
1. His peace will calm our mind.
His peace allows us to see our path much clearer; helping us to walk in His purpose.
2. His peace will help us focus and keep track of our goals.
Having clear goals is like having a compass; you know where you want to go, you aim for it
and commit to the road, trusting that all obstacles are worthy challenges rather than
intimidating threats.
3. His peace includes freedom from worry and anxiety.
When our minds are buzzing with thoughts, it can be intense and overwhelming.
4. His peace will give us a calm, relaxed, and content mind.
Myth
Peace of mind is often associated with yogis, hermits or monks, sitting alone in a far off place, in
an ashram, cave or monastery, praying or meditating all day long.
The word yogis or yoga means to yoke with or be in union.
Although yoga is not a religion in itself, it is connected to religion, and stems historically from
Hinduism, but also to Jainism and Buddhism.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness
with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Truth
Peace comes from heaven. God 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.
John 20:19
...Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you"
Romans 5:1 - "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ
Galatians 5:22 - Peace is noted as part of the fruit of the Spirit
Ephesians 2:14 - Paul identifies Jesus Himself as our peace. How did Jesus provide this peace?
Colossians 1:20 - Tells us that "He made peace by His blood on the cross
He is a Wonderful Counselor .
We take His counsel by reading His word and obeying it.
Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and
night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt
make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
The Peace of God can be attained and enjoyed right here and now, even while leading a
normal, ordinary life, with a job and family. Wherever you are.
Jesus gives us peace to do things such as:
1. Have better concentration.
2. Be more efficient in our daily life affairs.
3. Have a sense of inner strength and power.
4. Have more patience, tolerance, and tact.
5. Be free from stress, anxieties and worries.
6. Have a greater sense of inner happiness.
7. Allows us to fall asleep easily at night and sleep soundly.
8. Keeps us from being affected by what people say or think.
9. Helps us to experience tranquility and rest in our mind so we are not thinking and running
from one unimportant thought to another.
10. Keeps us from being swayed and agitated by events, problems, or difficulties.
John 14:26-31
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall
teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
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 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go
away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the
Father: for my Father is greater than I 29 And now I have told you before it comes to pass, that,
when it comes to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the
prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I
love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
Remember, your inheritance from Jesus is peace.
He came to give us the Kingdom.
What is the kingdom about?
Romans 14:17-18
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness
and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God,
and others will approve of you, too.
This is why God gave us His peace.
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and
self-discipline
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of
a sound mind.
A sound mind is the mind that relies on the promises of God. We are in control of what we
believe. Even if it is “bad news”. ie...Doctor’s report, news report, global warming, or wars.
Think on this: Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if
there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Fear comes to steal our peace. Guard your heart and do not allow it.
As a Christian, meditate, concentrate, and think deeply on God's truth, always.
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