Day 13 "Grace Has Brought You Peace"
Resting in the Perfect Peace of Christ brings unspeakable JOY!
Good Morning Beauties!
Are you enjoying our look at “JOY” this week? I love thinking about Joy and taking time to recall all the things in my life that make me feel Joyful. How about you? What can you be Joyful about today? Selah.
In my reflection, I always come to God’s gift of Grace as one of the greatest things to bring me Joy, but also Peace. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it was only through this wonderful grace that we believed in him. Nothing we did could ever earn this salvation, for it was the gracious gift from God that brought us to Christ! 9 So no one will ever be able to boast, for salvation is never a reward for good works or human striving.” - The Passion Translation.
To know that God’s gift of Jesus leads to my salvation, not striving to be “good enough” to earn it, brings Peace. I love what Jesus says in John 14:27, “I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!” - The Passion Translation.
God changed my view of peace this morning by that last little bit - “instead, be courageous!” My idea of peace has always been a kind of rest. Resting from fear, doubt, striving. I think it’s still all those things, but it also brings a confidence that leads to courage. Love it!
What is God revealing to your heart today? Selah.
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“May grace and perfect peace cascade over you as you live in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”