Message from Scripture: 4/29/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today is 1 Cor. 14:33. “God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”

 

Disorder and confusion are the opposite of peace. They are traits that fill many people’s lives, but their origin is not of God.  “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice” (Jas. 3:16).  Sin creates confusion and destroys peace, in our own lives, in our relationship with others, and especially in our relationship with God.

 

What is the way to find peace?  The answer is Jesus.  “For he himself is our peace” (Eph. 2:14). When we obey the gospel, and are cleansed of our sins by the blood of Christ, we can have peace.  We have peace with God, as our sins are forgiven.  We have peace in ourselves, knowing the guilt of sin is removed.  We can have peace with others, as we respond to them in love, not from sinful motives and attitudes.

 

Do others see the peace of God in you? What kind of example do they see?  Do you live in godliness, or do they see sin fill your heart and actions?  What kind of language do you use?  Do you speak kind words, or words that create strife? “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). To a large extent, how we respond to others determines whether we can find peace with others.

 

If we have peace through Christ, we should try to be at peace with those around us.  There will be some who, by allowing sin to influence them, will refuse to know peace.  However, Christ living in us should make a difference in how we respond to others, in whether or not we have, and share, peace. Today, let your peace with God be seen in going out and serving your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless.

 

Robert