~ The Israelites Knew God’s Peace ~
God does not want His children living in
fear. “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our
Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and
godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:2-3).
“Fear not,” or
its equivalent, is recorded many times in Scripture—ALN will post one “fear not” each week during this calendar
year.
This Week’s Verse ~ “And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be
before you, so that you may not sin.’ So
the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God
was” (Exodus 20:20-21).
The Foundation Of Peace ~ “The
Lord is my light and my
salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be
afraid” (Psalm 27:1).
The
Solution If You Lack Peace
~ “Great
peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble”
(Psalm
119:165). “You
will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You” (Isaiah 26:3). “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by
prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to
God; and the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Summary ~ “No
Christ = No Peace” versus “Know
Christ = Know Peace”
~
Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
LIFE NOW
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