Monday, March 18, 2013

Joy & Peace

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March 18,
2013
"Joy & Peace"

Scripture Reading:
Philippians 4:9 (HCSB)
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you.
Devotional Reading:
We are inclined to think "that works," for God is the price we pay to have God. The truth is, we are to strive to be Christ-like, and our works are the result of that relationship. This verse speaks of God being inside us as being the most important. The "things you have learned" was not for the purpose of knowledge but was conditioning us to receive God. We "receive" God by being open to Him.  All of these things, including what we have seen and heard, is the process of being more like Him. This is the formula for peace instead of the futility of searching for peace in an empty world. Being born again and having the Holy Spirit resident in our lives is the first step. The second step is to accept God's ways for our lives, learn from the Bible and surrender to God and the Holy Spirit.  Heavenly Father, I thank You for the joy and peace I receive when I am willing to put Your teaching into practice, and for the full assurance that You shall be with me. This I pray in the precious name of Jesus.....Amen

Keep the Son in your eyes,
Pastor Ben J Lahay
Galatians 2:20

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