by Commissioner Evie Diaz
Territorial Commander
Peace is “the way things ought to be.” Peace with God begins with a right relationship with Him. It is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in us. Peace comes as we live life with God, loving and knowing Him. God’s peace comes because we trust who He is.
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8, 9 (NLT)
Because we have peace with God, we can know peace within our own lives. Our worry, resentment and cares can be given to Jesus. “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT) Peace even when we face troubles because of the Holy Spirit in us.
Peace with God and within us is the foundation of peace with others. “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace.” Colossians 3:15 (NLT)
Paul reminds us in Romans that we belong to each other. Shalom, the peace of God, brings wholeness to relationships, the way things should be.
This month, allow the Holy Spirit to bring peace in your life. First, be sure your relationship with God is right. Cast your cares on Him, knowing He will bring peace within your life. Finally, work for peace with others. Where there is discord, ask God to bring wholeness. Where there is misunderstanding, ask for God’s wisdom. Pray for peace in our world.
Depend on the Holy Spirit for this kind of fruit. And if you have a story to tell about how God’s peace is at work in you and around you, share with us by visiting salarmycentral.org or emailing [email protected]
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
