Can we maintain peace in the midst of trouble, stress, and heartache? Yes, we can! It is because of Jesus.
JESUS IS OUR PEACE!!
- Ephesians 2:14
Our reconciling “PEACE” is JESUS ! He has made Jew and non-Jew one in Christ. By dying as our sacrifice, he has broken down every wall of prejudice that separated us and has now made us equal through our union with Christ. (TPT)
For HE HIMSELF is our PEACE, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, (NKJV)
Sapagkat si CRISTO mismo ang nagbigay sa atin ng KAPAYAPAAN dahil pinag-isa niya ang mga Judio at ang mga Hentil. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang katawan, giniba niya ang pader ng alitan na naghihiwalay sa atin.
- WHY IS “PEACE” SO IMPORTANT?
Is. 48:22 – “There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”
Is. 57:21 – “There is no peace,” Says my God, “for the wicked.”
It is one of the reasons why Jesus came to live and die for us. (Col. 1:20)
It is God’s message (Ps. 85:8)
It is the result of justification (Rom. 5:1)
It establishes the kingdom of God (Rom. 14:17)
It keeps our hearts and mind (Phil. 4:7)
It is the product of God’s word ( Prov. 3:1,2; Ps. 119:165)
It is a result of pleasing the Lord (Prov. 16:7)
It brings blessing ( Matt. 5:9; Ps. 29:11; Prov. 3:2)
The Gospel is the Gospel of Peace (Romans 10:15) (2 Thess. 3:16; Eph. 2:14)
God is a God of Peace (2 Thess. 3:16)
- WHAT IS PEACE?
Heb. “SHALOM”
A state of tranquility or quiet: such as freedom from civil disturbance
A state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended
Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or unwanted actions:
Difference between worldly peace /peace of God
John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Juan 14:27 – “Kapayapaan ang iniiwan ko sa inyo. Ang aking kapayapaan ang ibinibigay ko sa inyo; hindi ito katulad ng kapayapaang ibinibigay ng mundo. Huwag mabagabag ang inyong kalooban at huwag kayong matakot.
John 16:33 – These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Juan 16:33 – Sinabi ko ito sa inyo upang sa inyong pakikipag-isa sa akin ay magkaroon kayo ng kapayapaan. Magdaranas kayo ng kapighatian sa sanlibutang ito, ngunit tibayan ninyo ang inyong loob! Napagtagumpayan ko na ang sanlibutan!”
The PEACE offered by the WORLD is an empty promise and can only bring temporary comfort.
The WORLD’S PEACE is fleeting and changes with circumstances. (Micah 3:5)
The world’s peace is built on the weak foundation of compromise.
The world’s peace ignores the root of the problem. (Jer. 6:14; Eze. 13:10)
GOD’S PEACE is permanent and secure! (Is. 54:10; John 16:33; Phils. 4:6-7)
GOD’S PEACE is built on the sure foundation of His Word. (Ps. 119:165; Is. 26:3)
GOD’S PEACE is ours because Jesus heals our root of sin. (Is. 53:5; Eph. 2:14; Is. 32:17)
- HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN PEACE IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE, STRESS, AND HEARTACHE?
Mark 4:39 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
- TRUST THE WORD OF GOD! V35; Ps. 119:165; Is. 26:3Ps. 119:92
In the storms, it is the Word of God that gives us peace, hope, and assurance and that’s why we need to trust the Word of God
- DO NOT STAY IN FEAR! V40
Ps 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
Mga Awit 46:1-3 “Ang Diyos ang ating lakas at kanlungan, at handang saklolo kung may kaguluhan.2 Di dapat matakot, mundo’y mayanig man, kahit na sa dagat ang bundok matangay; 3 kahit na magngalit yaong karagatan, at ang mga burol mayanig, magimbal.
Ps 23:4 that “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
John 14:1 – let not your heart be troubles.
2 Tim. 1:7 – God did not give us a spirit of timidity (fear)..
when we are going through storms, we should not stay in fear! But we need to kill fear by faith! Rom. 10:17
- BE ASSURED IN GOD’S GOODNESS! V38
- Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.”
When you go through a storm, trust in God’s goodness. He is for you and is at work in your life.
- RECOGNIZE THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL! V39
Our God is the God who parted the Red Sea, stilled the sun, raised people from the dead, healed the sick, and controlled the nature.
This God is on our side! We need to have a revelation of who our God is!
When we are in a storm, God may Change the circumstances or Deliver us out of the difficult circumstances or Walk with us through the storms!
If you are going through a storm, don’t be afraid. Jesus is in the boat. He is in control! If you are going through a financial difficulty, let me tell you, Jesus is in the boat! If you are suffering from any sickness, remember, Jesus is in the boat! If you are depressed, cheer up, because Jesus is in the boat!
Experience the peace that Christ gives you even in the midst of your storm!
Romans 8:35-39
- TRUE PEACE COMES FROM GOD!
Ps. 119:165 – Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.
Is. 26:3 – You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You,
because he trusts in You.
‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.”
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Let’s see peace multiplied in our lives!
- Peter 1:2 – Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
- BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKER/LET’S BE PEACEMAKERS
Matt. 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
“Pinagpala ang mga gumagawa ng paraan para sa kapayapaan, sapagkat sila’y ituturing na mga anak ng Diyos.
James 3:18 – Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Santiago 3:18 – Namumunga ng katuwiran ang binhi ng kapayapaang itinatanim ng taong maibigin sa kapayapaan.
- DISCUSSIONS & QUESTIONS
- WHAT IS OUR SOURCE OF PEACE?
- WHAT BRINGS PEACE IN OUR LIVES?
- WHAT DESTROYS PEACE?
- HOW CAN WE SEE PEACE MULTIPLIED IN OUR LIVES?
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