JESUS IS GREAT IN PEACE

 

JESUS IS GREAT IN PEACE

I John 3:19-24

One of the real joys of salvation is the peace we find in Christ. It is a peace that supersede all circumstances of life. It is a peace that flows from deep within the soul. It is knowing that one’s heart is right with God, he is not ever left alone by God to fend for himself, and he is going to be in heaven someday. Soul peace is possible because of what we experience in life as we live in Christ.

In Christ, we have rest for our souls. 19-20 Without Christ, we stand condemned for our sins. In Christ, there is no condemnation. It is such a wonderful life to live, knowing that your sins are forgiven and that God has adopted you into His family as His very own child.

In Christ, we have confidence before God. 21 There is no words that can adequately describe what it’s like to look forward to standing before God with no fear or regrets. With Christ as our shield and mediator, we can approach God without fear of being turned away.

In Christ, we can be confident that God hears and answers our prayers, and it’s always for our good. 22

In Christ, we have eternal life flowing through us. 23

In Christ, we have the Holy Spirit actively working in us. 24 No one living in Christ is without the Holy Spirit. He is always at work in us to make us holy. He always works to glorify Christ in us. He always works to empower us to live godly lives. He works to guide us and teach us the things of God.

Is it any wonder that the child of God lives such a different life than he who does not know Christ? There is a constant peace that floods the soul as we constantly abide in Christ. When we lack peace, it’s because we are not living submissively and obediently to Christ as we should.