PEACE - Sis. Stella Dhinakaran 
Today there is no peace in many families. There is no understanding between family members. Couples are separated within a few months of marriage. But the Lord says, "I shall give you peace today." The Bible says, "The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace"' (Numbers 6:26).
It is also stated in the Bible, "among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others Ephesians 2:3. According to this verse many of us live as we like and have become objects of wrath. But when we come to the Lord, He transforms us into objects of mercy (Romans 9:23). Yes, where sin increased, grace increased all the more (Romans 5:20).
Once a man who was addicted to drinking liquor testified, "I attended a Prayer Meeting and was touched by the Lord. That day I took a decision not to drink anymore. But when I came out from that place I saw all my friends drinking. I was tempted to drink again. So I too bought a bottle and began to drink. But I could not even take a sip. It tasted bitter in my mouth. From that day I got rid of the habit of drinking." This is how the Lord removes all our evil habits and fills our lives with His peace.
The Lord says, "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" (John 14:27). As mentioned in Isaiah 26:3 cling on firmly to the feet of God just as Hannah did. Then the Lord shall bless you with the peace that passes all human understanding (Philippians 4:6, 7). He shall change your sorrow and brighten your face.
Dear Friend, I have gone through innumerable afflictions and sorrows in the 48 years of my married life. I faced problems even in the ministry. Even amidst all these problems my husband and I clung on to the Lord with one accord.
The Lord poured His love upon us. He graciously filled us with His peace and led us in the ministry. Dear Friend, you too must learn to get filled with the Holy Spirit and the love of God and walk in godliness and the fear of God. The Second Coming of the Lord is at hand.
Let us surrender ourselves to the Lord as a family. Always look up to God who surrendered Himself on the cross for you to be blessed. Get rid of all your evil habits. The Lord shall cleanse you with His precious blood. He shall bless you and keep you. He shall make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. He shall turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus,
You are the Prince of peace who died for me to grant me divine peace. The peace which passes all understanding. When I consider how You were in the core of the earth like Jonah in the belly of a fish I am moved by Your love and concern for me. Who am I that You are mindful of me and that You visit me? For You know my frame; You remember that I am dust. I praise and thank You for showering Your love and compassion upon this dust. I believe that anyone who has Christ inside them has life in them. Help me to be of good cheer always remembering that You have overcome the world.
Amen |
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