Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
August 9th 2023

Peace with God

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted His raiments and cast lots. Luke 23:34

Bible Reading: John 8:1-11

Peace is a state of tranquility and calmness, harmony with others. It is the absence of war between man and God and among men on earth. When there is peace, there is serenity and orderliness, things will go on smoothly as they should and everyone will rejoice. Lack of peace brings disorder and chaos and is also evidenced by disunity, bitterness and strife. In the above scripture, we see Jesus plead for God’s forgiveness of His persecutors in order to bring them into harmony with God. The reason for Christ’s coming to the earth according to (Matthew 1:21) was to “save his people from their sins”. Through his death and resurrection, we were redeemed from sin and we are no longer slaves to sin (Romans 6:6). Indeed, we are reconciled back to fellowship with God.

Dear friends, besides having peace with God by receiving Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and forsaking the lifestyle of sin, you must also strive to be at peace with fellow men (Hebrews. 12:14). At KSi, we encourage you to bring to an end all age-long quarrels and hurts for a deeper walk with God. Lack of peace with God and fellow men is a stumbling block to forging ahead in life.

Self-Reflection: Settle all disputes today. Allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you more on this.

Daily Confession: Lord, breathe on me again, let my inner man receive strength to do your blessed will.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for the peace of God across our nations.

Song: Jesus, the way, the truth and the life

​Whosoever cometh to Him shall never die.