May the Christ season continue to bring blessings, love, peace and joy during this unprecedented year. As we celebrate our Savior's birth and the infant, baby Jesus; it is a great time to reflect on the gifts that Jesus not only gave us, but through His birth, life and Crucifixion - Jesus transferred those gifts to us and in us. To always carry with us, for us to benefit from; but also to shine through us, to benefit others. Gifts for us to receive from Him. Gifts that once received, we are to "re-gift" Jesus' gifts. We are to give the gifts Jesus' gave us, not only back to Him; but we are also to give His Gifts to others. Finally, we are also able to accept those Gifts for ourselves. To help us. A triple portion of Gift Giving from our wise Savior, Jesus Christ.
This is the true representation of what it means to walk in Jesus' footsteps. And it pleases God immensely when we honor God's gift, His Son. God gifted us Jesus to show us the way, to be an example. So when we emulate Jesus, when we use His Life, His Lessons and His Love as our measure and our guide; we have given God one of the greatest gifts we can give to Our Father. The gift of learning from, truly hearing and making every effort to be like our "Holy Big Brother," Jesus Christ.
Today we humbly share a very appropriate message for this season and time from the beloved Dr. Charles Stanley and In Touch Ministries. We must experience and live in Christ's Peace. At all times and in all things. To Love is to be at Peace; and vice versa. Thank you and God Bless you Dr. Stanley for this timely message and for offering, as you always do, tangible steps and points for how we can improve our walk with the Lord.
Blessing & Jesus Joy!
RJ
WoGfT Team
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How to Experience Christ's Peace
John 14:27-31 - 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. 28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30 I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, 31 but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me. “Come now; let us leave."
"My peace I give to you” (John 14:27).
Jesus spoke these amazing words just hours before His crucifixion. His
peace isn’t dependent upon external circumstances, but rather, it
transcends them. Although He gives His peace to every believer as a
gift, our experience of it is related to our faith in the following truths:
- God is in control of everything. Without this assurance, the world is a scary place.
- He loves me and will see me through every circumstance, no matter how difficult or painful it may be.
- To have Christ’s peace, I must surrender my life to Him. When I hold onto my ways and plans, I’ll experience turmoil.
- I have a limited perspective and understanding of my circumstances and God’s purposes for allowing them. His goals for me are greater than my immediate comfort.
- The Lord promises to work all things out for my good. He is continually working to transform my character into Christ’s image.
- I must live in sync with God, walking in the Spirit and promptly confessing and repenting of sin.
- Scripture
is my foundation for peace. It increases my trust in the Lord’s
goodness, assures me that He keeps His promises, and reminds me of His
sovereignty over every situation.
Sadly, many Christians live their whole lives without consistently experiencing this incomprehensible peace. Perhaps faith and submission
are the most challenging issues. But only as we surrender control of
our lives to Christ and trust in His plans for us will we discover
tranquil rest for our souls.
For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley,
please visit www.intouch.org.
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