Reflection: What does it mean that Christ has given you His peace? How is the peace that Christ gave us different than anything the world can offer?
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27
“In His great mercy and wisdom, God continues to give us good and perfect gifts, not just for today, but for our future.” Read today’s full devotional
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11; Read and SOAP: Isaiah 26:3
We forfeit peace when we allow the circumstances of our life, good or less than desirable, to control how we feel or respond to any given situation.
Reflection: According to Isaiah, when does God keep His people in perfect peace?
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We will discover how to have peace in our hearts, minds, circumstances, and future – and then we will finish the study with a look at Mary’s song of praise. You won’t want to miss a single day!
And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Week 6 Challenge: In Philippians 4:6-8 Paul tells his readers the peace of Christ guards our hearts. Hows does meditating on things that are true , worthy of respect, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, or praiseworthy guard our hearts and minds? This week, take time to evaluate your thoughts, making sure to focus on things that match this list.
Jesus made a promise to His disciples that continues to bring us great joy today.
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From “The Greatest Gift Given” wk3d4 ( An LGG Study)
Read: Romans 8:18-25; SOAP: Romans 8:24-25
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Romans 8:18-25
Reflection:
Paul tells us to keep our hope fixed on what we can’t see—the perfect work of salvation that God is doing on our behalf
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From “The Greatest Gift Given” wk3d3 ( An LGG Study)
Read: Romans 15:7-13; SOAP: Romans 15:13
7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” 10 And again it is said, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” 11 And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” 12 And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” 13 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.
Romans 15:7-13
Gifts always require some kind of sacrifice, and in Paul’s letter to the Roman believers he reminded them that Jesus has given us the perfect example to follow.
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Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
James 1:17
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Reflection Question:
Read: John 3:16, Romans 6:23; SOAP: Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God;
Ephesians 2:8
No gift we could ever receive on this earth will last forever. It will become worn, run out of batteries, break, or be replaced by something new and exciting.
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Read: Ephesians 6:11-17; SOAP: Ephesians 6:11
TRUTH: Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 NLT
Ephesians 6:11 NLT
Since we must fight for truth, how are we to overcome the lies of this world? One powerful way is to arm ourselves with the armor of God.
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Sometimes, I wonder how much we, as Christians, recognize the spiritual battle raging daily in our midst.
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Read: Psalm 68:3, 144:15, 146:5; Hebrews 1:9 and SOAP: Psalm 4:6-7
Truth: Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
Psalm 4:6-7 NLT
Psalm 68:3 declares that the righteous will be glad and celebrate because of God. He is the reason for our joy and our salvation. He gives us purpose and life. Those who do not believe often try to fill their lives with other things, but they ultimately are unsatisfied. –
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Think about your life, or more specifically your day, and make a list of things that make you happy. Now, what if all those things were stripped away from you, could you still be happy? Would the day be a good day, or a bad day? Would life still be worth living? I fear that many of us would answer those questions with an unapologetic, “no.” –
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