The Way of Peace is a lifestyle not known by this generation of believers. Living in peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. It is an indicator of true spirituality. It is the way of wisdom, but is seldom seen as being important. Being spiritually-minded brings us in harmony with the law of life in the Spirit. Join me this week and for the next three weeks to learn the way of peace. It will transform everything about your life: your health, relationships, personal joy, and experiencing the power of God!
2. Peace: The Fruit of Righteousness from Dr. James B. Richards on Vimeo.
Peace is the Fruit of Righteousness. For too long our concepts of righteousness have made us argumentative, negative, and contentious. The Church has criticized and condemned the world causing the world to hate us even more. But God’s Word offers us the keys to living at peace with all men. In fact, it tells us, He who would love life and see good days, let him seek peace and pursue it (1 Pet. 3:10). This week I’ll share God’s wisdom about strategically living in peace.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace. The fruit of the Spirit is peace. Our covenant in Jesus is the Covenant of Peace. We are called to preach the gospel of peace. Peace should rule in our heart, and our Father is the God of peace. If we are to reflect the character of our God and the essence of the gospel we must be people of peace. Paul said that our footing, the thing that makes us able to stand, is a mind that has been thoroughly prepared in the Gospel of Peace. Get stability you never thought possible as you connect with God around the Gospel of Peace.
Contrary to popular thought, peace is the place of power. Isaiah 30:15 says, In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Religion has taught us to wage war on the devil, but Paul said, The God of peace shall crush Satan beneath your feet (Rom. 16:20). Most of our binding, loosing, and excessive battling is done because we are not confident in the finished work of Jesus. The person who is sure of the promises in Christ abides in peace no matter how the storm rages around them. In that place of peace they hear the still small voice that leads them to absolute victory. Join me this week for a new look at connecting with the power of God!