Believers’ experience of peace (2)

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Peace is the birthright of every believer in all circumstances. It is found only in God and is maintained through having a close relationship with him.

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Peace for believers in differing situations

In times of sickness, pressure and hardships

Ps 41:1–3; Mt 11:28

See also Job 1:13–22; Job 2:7–10; Ac 16:22–25; 2 Co 12:7–10; 2 Ti 4:16–18

In times of death and grief

John 14:1–3 NKJV

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

See also Job 19:25–26; 2 Ki 22:18–20; Is 57:1–2; 1 Th 4:13–18

The effects of peace for believers

Forgiveness

Acts 7:60 NKJV

Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Encouragement

2 Corinthians 1:3–6 NKJV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Health and healing

Proverbs 14:30 NKJV

A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.

Security

Proverbs 1:33 NKJV

But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”

See also Ac 27:21–26; Ro 8:28; Ro 8:35–39

Hope

Romans 15:13 NKJV

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

How believers maintain peace

Through remaining in Christ

John 15:4–7 NKJV

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

Through living by the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:6 NKJV

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Through obedience to God’s word

Joshua 1:8–9 NKJV

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Through prayer and meditation

Philippians 4:6–9 NKJV

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

See also Ps 1:1–3; Is 26:3; 1 Ti 2:1–2

Final peace in death for believers

Is 57:2; Re 14:13

Hope of future peace for believers

Peace in heaven

1 Peter 1:4 NKJV

to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

See also Jn 14:1–3; 1 Th 4:13–14; Re 7:9–17

Peace in God’s new creation

Revelation 21:1–4 NKJV

Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”