Peace, what a wonderful sounding word! And yet, something that remains so unattainable, especially in times such as these.
Do we need more money? A new “hot” car? Maybe if we use the right grooming products; wear the most fashionable clothes? Will we be happy? Is it possible to attain peace through the accumulation of material goods? The point being is that peace appears to us as something we can and must work for.
I think we learn from an early age that if we want something, it is up to us to get what we want. When we receive anything without our own efforts, we are very surprised. WOW! Something for nothing. A “free” lunch”, is it too good to be true???
Justified through faith, we have peace. To understand this, we need to understand what “justified” means. To a printer, it means that both sides of a printed page come out to the margin evenly. But, to a Christian, it means being put right with God...by faith, faith alone and not hard work on our part.
My prayer is that we can all “relax and receive.” Even in these trying times, it is not just possible but essential to rely on God. It is through faith and opening our hearts to receive the true gift of peace that is freely given and just waiting to enter into our lives.
And now, may the peace of God which passes
all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in
Christ Jesus. Amen.
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