Believers’ experience of peace

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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 ESV

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am 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 ESV

And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Encouragement

2 Corinthians 1:3–6 ESV

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 affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.

Health and healing

Proverbs 14:30 ESV

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

Security

Proverbs 1:33 ESV

but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.”

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

Hope

Romans 15:13 ESV

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

How believers maintain peace

Through remaining in Christ

John 15:4–7 ESV

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Through living by the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:6 ESV

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

Through obedience to God’s word

Joshua 1:8–9 ESV

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful 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 courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Through prayer and meditation

Philippians 4:6–9 ESV

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 surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, 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 ESV

to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept 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 ESV

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I 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 the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”