Message from Scripture: 7/14/2021

 

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Rom. 14:19; “So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.”

 

Peace is one of the most needed, and one of the most sought after, attributes of our society.  We realize, perhaps more than ever before, how lacking our society, our world is, in having peace and its benefits for society. This lack of peace in our world comes from a lack of genuine spirituality.

 

Paul reminded the Christians in Corinth, “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Cor. 14:33).  Disorder and confusion are the opposite of peace. 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.

 

What can we do to encourage peace in others?  Let them see Christ 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? To a large extent, how we respond to others determines whether we can find peace with others.

 

Let’s go out to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and share His peace with a world desperate for real peace. Let’s be peacemakers by bringing lives to Christ. It’s a blessing we all will share together. God bless.

 

Robert