Peace From Presence

Bottomline: We can have peace in our lives because of God’s presence now and the hope that we have for our future.

THE ONE THING WE ALL NEED IS THE ONE THING WE CAN NEVER LOSE~~~~GOD’S PRESENCE!!!!!!!

In the beginning....God created the heavens and earth....

Tell the story of the beginning in Genesis....how everything was good…how there was wholeness in the garden.

Genesis

The New International Version (Chapter 3)

14 So the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this,“Cursed are you above all livestock and all wild animals!You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all the days of your life.15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring a and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

I

The New International Version (Chapter 9)

2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.3 You have enlarged the nationa nd increased their joy ;they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest ,as warriors rejoice

The New International Version Chapter 9

6 For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the greatness of his government and peace

there will be no end.

Peace from a biblical sense is about wholeness.

Shalom/Eirene/Peace

•Complete or Whole

•Harmony or Soundness

We are at peace with God because we have been pardoned by Jesus.

Romans

The New International Version (Chapter 5)

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Peace is not dependent upon your plans, preferences, or predicaments. Peace is dependent on our relationship with Jesus.

Philippians

The New International Version (Chapter 4)

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Let’s talk quickly about this gift of peace...

It’s different than anything else....

John

The New International Version (Chapter 14)

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

1 Peter

The New International Version (Chapter 5)

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Christ shows up because He cares for us and knows we need Him.

Ephesians

The New International Version (Chapter 2)

14 For he himself is our peace,

His presence is the source of true peace and wholeness that never ends. And its for all people who will choose to receive it.

Colossians

The New International Version Chapter 3

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts