PEACE IS A RELATIVE MATTER

PEACE IS A RELATIVE MATTER

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

 

Isaah [all verses MKJV] 9:6  For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on   

       His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting  

       Father, The Prince of Peace.

Romans 12:2 …do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your        

        mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will 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.

 

  Mankind’s concept of peace is typically relative to the world standard of peace; therein wrongheaded thinking. The Middle East is not at peace, the USA is at peace. Ferguson, Missouri, is not at peace, Omaha is at peace. North Omaha is not at peace, Colonial Acres is at peace.

  Pre-Genesis 3:6 peace is not truly with nation, neighborhood, biological family, standing in my large wildflower garden, regardless of pleasant ambience. Jesus explained not only is ambient worldly peace actually illusion; true peace is accessed only through being His empowered John 1:12 relative and trusting thoughts and deeds in relationship with Him: “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.” (MKJV Jn.14:27)

  The Apostle Paul retold the truth of His peace through trusting: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil.4:6-7)

  When we have His peace, it is not however a treasure to be hidden. Paul explained, first using himself to illustrate: “Do those things which you have also learned and received and heard and seen in me. And the God of peace shall be with you.” (Phil.4:9); and addressing our authorization, responsibility, and blessedness as agents of God’s peace: “And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things!’” “… if any one is in Christ, that one is a new creature; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation; whereas God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and putting the word of reconciliation in us. Then we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as God exhorting through us, we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (Rom.10:15; 2Cor.5:17-20)

  Peace is definitely a relative matter!  EBB4