Thursday December 16, 2010
Romans 5:1 and Colossians 3:15
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our LORD JESUS Christ.
And let the peace of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
I like to pay attention to all the words of Scripture, because a change in one word can be an open door to deeper understanding of GOD'S Word. Notice, in the verse from Romans, there is the word "with" before GOD. This tells us that justification by faith in JESUS brings a relationship with GOD that is full of peace. We are reconciled to GOD by faith in JESUS, through His Blood.
In the Colossians passage, we have the word, "of" before GOD. This tells us that GOD bestows upon us His peace, as we let Him rule our hearts. God imparts His favor and blessing upon all who are yielded to Him. We, indeed, need both the relationship with GOD and the peace of GOD in order to be whole. There are many who have been Born Again and through faith in JESUS have been reconciled to GOD, but, have not yielded themselves to the authority of GOD, opening their heart to His Divine influence, so that the peace of GOD does not rule their heart. Have you not seen Born Again Christians in turmoil and distress of mind body and spirit?
It is also true, that a person who does not have peace "with" God, can not have the peace "of" GOD. You can't have the gift, without a relationship with the giver. First, you must be born again; second, you must yield control of your life to Him, then the peace of GOD which passes understanding will rule your heart through Christ JESUS.
BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND OPEN YOUR HEART TO HIM, HE WILL GIVE YOU HIS PEACE. THANKS BE TO GOD!
Romans 5:1 and Colossians 3:15
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our LORD JESUS Christ.
And let the peace of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
I like to pay attention to all the words of Scripture, because a change in one word can be an open door to deeper understanding of GOD'S Word. Notice, in the verse from Romans, there is the word "with" before GOD. This tells us that justification by faith in JESUS brings a relationship with GOD that is full of peace. We are reconciled to GOD by faith in JESUS, through His Blood.
In the Colossians passage, we have the word, "of" before GOD. This tells us that GOD bestows upon us His peace, as we let Him rule our hearts. God imparts His favor and blessing upon all who are yielded to Him. We, indeed, need both the relationship with GOD and the peace of GOD in order to be whole. There are many who have been Born Again and through faith in JESUS have been reconciled to GOD, but, have not yielded themselves to the authority of GOD, opening their heart to His Divine influence, so that the peace of GOD does not rule their heart. Have you not seen Born Again Christians in turmoil and distress of mind body and spirit?
It is also true, that a person who does not have peace "with" God, can not have the peace "of" GOD. You can't have the gift, without a relationship with the giver. First, you must be born again; second, you must yield control of your life to Him, then the peace of GOD which passes understanding will rule your heart through Christ JESUS.
BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND OPEN YOUR HEART TO HIM, HE WILL GIVE YOU HIS PEACE. THANKS BE TO GOD!
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