The Peacemaker

The Peacemaker

Matthew 5:9 ESV

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

As I was reading this word from Jesus this morning I thought of how we as believers in Jesus can be peacemakers by introducing people to the one who brings peace to their hearts, our Jesus. 

Jesus said in John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

This peace comes from a heart transformed by Christ Jesus. Why, even the very supernatural presence of Jesus in our lives brings great peace. 

Jesus said in John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Isn't that wonderful? Jesus leaves His peace with us. He doesn't give it and then take it back. 

Let's encourage each other to be a Peacemaker for Jesus today. And if you don't know Christ, then turn to Him now and trust Him alone to forgive you and restore you to your Heavenly Father.

In Christ Jesus

In Christ Jesus

1 Corinthians 1:30–31 ESV

“And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, ‘Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.’”

As I was reflecting on this today, these words caught my attention: “And because of him you are in Christ Jesus...”

It is because of our Heavenly Father that we are in Christ Jesus.

Jesus says in John 6:44:

“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.”

And again in John 6:65:

“And he said, ‘This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.’”

What a gift so wonderful and so free—the gift of Jesus in our hearts!

And this gift gives us rest as we walk away from all our self-efforts to gain acceptance with God and trust in the sacrifice of Jesus as the only sacrifice God accepts to make us right with Him.

Hebrews 4:9–10 guarantees us:

“So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.”

I hope these truths will be a blessing to you today as you purpose in your heart to follow your Savior, Jesus Christ.

Let's pray:

Heavenly Father, thank You for drawing us to Jesus and giving us the wonderful gift of salvation in Him. Help us to rest in Jesus and trust completely in His finished work, rather than our own efforts. Help us keep our eyes on Jesus and follow Him each day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Holy Spirit Reminds Us Of The Words Of Jesus

The Holy Spirit Reminds Us Of The Words Of Jesus

John 14:26 BSB

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.”

Thank God for the Holy Spirit, who always brings us to Jesus and reminds us of His words and teachings.

And thank God that the Holy Spirit will be with us forever!

John 14:16 tells us:

“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—”

Thank God the Holy Spirit is faithful to testify about Jesus.

John 15:26 says:

“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.”

Remember what Jesus says in John 14:26?

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.”

What a wonderful Helper and companion the Holy Spirit is!

Let us ask the Holy Spirit to help us recognize His presence and leading today, and to remind us of the words of Jesus so we can follow Him faithfully.

God's Years Have No End

God's Years Have No End

Psalms 102:25-27 :
"Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end."

Psalms 90:4:
"For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night."

John 8:58:
"Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am."

Hebrews 13:8:
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."

Praise the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God who sent Messiah Jesus. His years have no end!