Peace Always

Scripture:

 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

As Paul is concluding his letter to the Thessalonians, he speaks over their lives something very powerful.  He imparts a blessing of the Lord’s peace at all time and in every way.  Then he adds, “The Lord be with all of you.”  Peace is the direct response to the presence of the Lord being with you.  Pauls basically tells them that the Lord will be with them and that their peace is found in Him.

Application:

Peace is not the absence of problems and bad situations.  Peace is an inner knowing that God is in control and we are going to be okay.  When you know the presence of God is with you, peace always seems to follow.  It amazes me how stressed out people can be on their way into church, but after a time of worship, peace has filled their hearts.  When our peace is lacking, we need to see how much time we are spending with Jesus because He is our peace.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for leading us forth in peace.  Thank You for giving us Jesus, who is our peace.  Help me to walk in peace at all times.  Teach me to lead well and to follow You well.  When my peace is lacking, remind to to spend time in Your presence, where my peace is found.

Your Son,

Jeff