Life Plan Devotion #70 [God's Armor--Gospel of Peace Shoes, Part II]
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Life Plan Devotion #70 [God's Armor--Gospel of Peace Shoes, Part II]
Yesterday we took our first look at the third important piece of the Armor of God--the gospel of peace shoes, which give the believer protection, preparation, and purpose. Today, let's focus on the aspect of "peace."
Jesus Christ is the only foundation of a sinner's peace. When the heart has experiential knowledge of that, through salvation, it cries out with joy, "Christ is [my] peace" (Ephesians 2:14). Truly, "we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
The Greek word for peace in Ephesians 6:15 ("having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace") is ειρηνης (eirene; pronounced "i-ray'-nay"), and it means "peace, prosperity, one, peace, quietness, rest, set at one again." When you know "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding," you will see it "guard your hearts and minds," and it's all "in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:21).
Yes, it's Jesus Christ who lines our shoes with the peace of the gospel. That peace is amazing and overwhelming. When you get the revelation of that peace in your heart and down in your spirit, you will have instant peace with your past (no matter what was there), your present (no matter your current cir****tances), and your future (with all its potentially fearful unknowns). You come to the place where you are fully submitted to God's divine will, knowing absolutely that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (Philippians 1:6).
This peace comes over you when you read God's Word. You make the conscious decision to "listen to what God the LORD will say" because "He promises peace to His people" (Psalm 85:8). Whereas before you found Jesus as Savior, you felt conflicted within yourself, you now have received the benediction, "May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way" (II Thessalonians 3:18). You find yourself filled with great peace, peace that spills over to your family, friends, coworkers, church family, and even all mankind, knowing that "God has called us to live in peace" (I Corinthians 7:15; Colossians 3:15). Is it always easy? No. God understands that, for He says, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone" (Romans 12:18). There's just more power to live in peace, now.
What a gift of peace given with these gospel shoes. This gift is meant to be shared, which is the theme for tomorrow's devotion. Until then, meditate on the fact that "peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness" (James 3:18).
Isaiah 53:5
"He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed."
What this has to do with weight loss: When you feel any dis-ease on the weight-loss journey, know that you have Someone waiting to help bring you back to a place of peace. He is the answer to every question, the solution to every problem, and through Him there is perfect peace and healing.
Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, in a time when there's so little peace in the world, You offer a most amazing gift of peace through Your Son, Jesus. Help me to live in that gift, to the full. I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen."
Go forth today, walking in the peace, quietness, protection, and rest that comes from knowing Jesus.
Blessings,
Mary
Life Plan Devotion #70 [God's Armor--Gospel of Peace Shoes, Part II]
Yesterday we took our first look at the third important piece of the Armor of God--the gospel of peace shoes, which give the believer protection, preparation, and purpose. Today, let's focus on the aspect of "peace."
Jesus Christ is the only foundation of a sinner's peace. When the heart has experiential knowledge of that, through salvation, it cries out with joy, "Christ is [my] peace" (Ephesians 2:14). Truly, "we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
The Greek word for peace in Ephesians 6:15 ("having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace") is ειρηνης (eirene; pronounced "i-ray'-nay"), and it means "peace, prosperity, one, peace, quietness, rest, set at one again." When you know "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding," you will see it "guard your hearts and minds," and it's all "in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:21).
Yes, it's Jesus Christ who lines our shoes with the peace of the gospel. That peace is amazing and overwhelming. When you get the revelation of that peace in your heart and down in your spirit, you will have instant peace with your past (no matter what was there), your present (no matter your current cir****tances), and your future (with all its potentially fearful unknowns). You come to the place where you are fully submitted to God's divine will, knowing absolutely that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (Philippians 1:6).
This peace comes over you when you read God's Word. You make the conscious decision to "listen to what God the LORD will say" because "He promises peace to His people" (Psalm 85:8). Whereas before you found Jesus as Savior, you felt conflicted within yourself, you now have received the benediction, "May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way" (II Thessalonians 3:18). You find yourself filled with great peace, peace that spills over to your family, friends, coworkers, church family, and even all mankind, knowing that "God has called us to live in peace" (I Corinthians 7:15; Colossians 3:15). Is it always easy? No. God understands that, for He says, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone" (Romans 12:18). There's just more power to live in peace, now.
What a gift of peace given with these gospel shoes. This gift is meant to be shared, which is the theme for tomorrow's devotion. Until then, meditate on the fact that "peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness" (James 3:18).
Isaiah 53:5
"He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed."
What this has to do with weight loss: When you feel any dis-ease on the weight-loss journey, know that you have Someone waiting to help bring you back to a place of peace. He is the answer to every question, the solution to every problem, and through Him there is perfect peace and healing.
Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, in a time when there's so little peace in the world, You offer a most amazing gift of peace through Your Son, Jesus. Help me to live in that gift, to the full. I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen."
Go forth today, walking in the peace, quietness, protection, and rest that comes from knowing Jesus.
Blessings,
Mary
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