A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on this scripture this morning and the idea that when it comes to peace, there appears to be atleast two possible levels: the peace level that is “left” with us and the Christ level that is given to us – if we receive it!
The Bible encourages us to always choose the more excellent way:
“But earnestly desire and strive for the greater gifts [if acquiring them is going to be your goal]. And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one of the choicest graces and the highest of them all: unselfish love].”
1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP
Thank you Lord!!
We, the leaders, must become and live the Word and pursue peace with all men!
Though we see many nations orchestrate peace accords, which are based on trust and honor, the success of those agreements are dependent on the sustained commitment of the involved nations.
However, the Bible tells us that the heart of man is evil continuously which can cause agreements to be broken:
“The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.”
Genesis 6:5 AMP
“The heart is deceitful above all things And it is extremely sick; Who can understand it fully and know its secret motives? [Matt 13:15-17; Mark 7:21-23; Eph 4:20-24]”
Jeremiah 17:9 AMP
But thank God for Jesus!
The higher level of peace is found in the passage where Jesus calls it “my peace”.
That is a peace that is incorruptible and everlasting – it reigns and holds true at all times and provides an inner strength, fortitude and authority which empowers us, the believers!
The Bible describes it this way:
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 KJV
This is the peace that Christ himself gives to us. We just need to receive it today!
So, how do we not neglect so great a salvation?
“The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].”
“If anyone [really] loves Me, he will keep My word (teaching); and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling place with him.
But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you.
John 14:21, 23, 26 AMP
Selah
In closing, Lord we thank you for reviving our hearts and souls and teaching us how to have the mind of Christ. You say in your Holy Word:
“Wilt thou not revive us again: That thy people may rejoice in thee? Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, And grant us thy salvation.”
Psalm 85:6-7 KJV
“For who has known the mind and purposes of the Lord, so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ [to be guided by His thoughts and purposes]. [Is 40:13]”
1 Corinthians 2:16 AMP
“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 KJV
Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:26-27 KJV
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