The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
PERFECT PEACE
“You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 (AMP)
Main Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-20
A life of peace is entirely attainable even in today’s stressful, strife-filled world. We can’t find peace through our own self effort. There’s plenty of junk in the world that can drag us down into despair if we think about it too much. Fortunately, we don’t have to dwell on it when we feel overwhelmed and unable to handle it. Our mind is powerful and what we think about can cause us to fear and distress or have peace and tranquility. Phil 4:8 (AMP) “For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].”
God loves us and wants the best for us. When we believe this and trust Him to help us maintain a good attitude, He’s always faithful to do so. Focusing on God puts us in a position to receive peace from Him.
God’s will for you is peace, this is why Jesus died for you. Jesus said my peace I give to you (John 14:27). When we are able to trust and believe that we have the peace of Jesus within us, we will not go about worrying.
Confession: In Him I have peace, I enjoy perfect peace, I have no worries, I cast all my care on Him for He cares for me, I enjoy the best of God, I have all my needs met, my wants are satisfied, because I am a friend of the good shepherd. Amen.
Further Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (KJV) “Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.”
1 Peter 5:14 (KJV) “Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
Read through the Bible in 1 year: Zechariah 10:1-11:17 Revelation 18:1-24 Psalm 146:1-10 Proverbs 30:33
Read through the bible in 2 years: Isa 46-47 & Pr 22.17-29