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

Peace is a state of tranquility and calmness, harmony with others. First, it is the absence of disharmony between man and God. It also means stillness and calmness among choas 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 our Bible reading today, 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 man was redeemed from sin so that we should no longer be slaves to sin Romans 6:6 and reconciled back to fellowship with God.

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 Heb. 12:14. Dear friends, strive to bring to an end all age-long quarrels and hurts so that you can move into God’s blessings for yours life. Allow the Holy Spirit work in you because you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you. Lack of peace with God and fellow men is a stumbling block to moving ahead in life.

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

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

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

Whosoever cometh to Him shall never die