Peace or no peace? 12-13-08

Today will be the first devo of the Fruit of the Spirit series. It is going to be about peace. What is peace? From dictionary.com it says a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations. In the Bible it says freedom from disturbance, calm. Both of these meaning are real truth. Peace does mean having harmony between two groups or people but is the world really in peace?

The world is never in peace. Look at the world, the finance crisis, the war in Iraq, and also terrorists. Would you call this world a peaceful world? NO of course not. The world would not give peace to us; it would just give us war and trouble but our God would give us peace. Though the world is not in peace, it does not mean that we, as Christians, should not be in peace with each other.

John 14:27
27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

As Christians we should live peacefully with each other because it would be great to live in harmony rather than living it the opposite. If Christians really live the opposite, then others who are not Christians would be like "Wow. That's how Christians really act like: angry and argues with each other. I would not one to be like one of them." Don't you think this is what some people would think in their head? Some would really think like that.

Another thing that is so miraculous is that you would just feel peaceful in your heart after praying to God. Sometimes this is just a sign to us to calm down our heart and remember God. Don't let those worldly things give you so much stress but ask God for help. This is so true. Right after praying, you would feel a lot more peaceful and more patient than before.

Peace is really needed in this world but this will never happen especially when we are in this era of this world. The Lord though will always be here; He is waiting for you to ask Him for peace. Are you asking Him for peace when you need it?

Romans 12:18
18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.