Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
-Judges 6:24-
Today we worship because God, our heavenly Father, is Jehovah [Yahweh]-Shalom: "the Lord is peace."
Some try to find peace through alcohol or drugs. Some adopt an attitude of "if it feels good, do it." Others look for peace by being good and doing good, volunteering for humanitarian service of various types. But if people find any kind of peace in these kinds of searches, it is a temporary refuge that disintegrates when problems and difficult situations arise.
The only real lasting peace comes from a relationship with God through Christ.
When we receive Jesus Christ as our savior and make him the center of our lives, we receive a peace that is beyond our understanding. "Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 NLT
Consider this ...
We may still go through difficult times and stressful challenges, but as long as we trust God and choose to do things his way ... as long as we keep our eyes on Jesus and not on the waves pounding against us ... as long as we truly believe that he loves us, that he has forgiven us, and that all things will work together for good, we will continue to experience his peace. Jehovah-Shalom, the Lord is peace.
Prayer For Today
Father, I thank you that you are peace. Thank you that you gave me peace through forgiveness in Jesus. Thank you for giving me peace even in the midst of difficult times. My peace is not determined by my circumstances, but by who you are and what Jesus did for me. Help me to keep my eyes on Jesus, not the storm. In Jesus' name ...
By Jimmy Ray Lee, D.Min.
Music For Today
'Because He Lives' - Grace Larson