YOU CAN HAVE PEACE NO MATTER WHAT'S HAPPENING!

                       

                THE GIFT OF PEACE

“…The fruit of the Spirit is love, JOY, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV).

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“…Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful…” (John 14:27 NASB). Jesus was getting ready to depart from his disciples, but he was leaving them the “gift” of PEACE.

It was traditional for salutations to begin or end with “shalom, shalom” or “peace, peace.” “…Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19 NIV).

The “salutation" of PEACE was a decree that signified a sincere desire of prosperity, well-being, rest, inner harmony, tranquility, serenity, or health to another. Therefore, Jesus said, “…I am leaving you with a GIFT—'PEACE OF MIND" and heart… a GIFT the world cannot give.” (John 14:27 KJV).

So the gift Christ left behind held a POWER to bless and to fulfill one with a PEACE that transcended ALL circumstances. “…The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 4:7 NIV).

“…Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you …” (John 14:27 NASB). Jesus’ salutation, in John 14:27, had immense significance because he said it; he meant it; he would provide it, and they would experience it. “…May … [THIS] ...peace be yours in the fullest measure…” (1 Peter 1:3 NASB).

The GIFT of PEACE that Christ bestowed upon his disciples was his own self, which would be GIVEN, through his indwelling Holy Spirit, because PEACE is inseparable from his character or Holy nature. “…Gideon built an altar to the Lord… and named it YAHWEH–SHALOM (which means "The Lord Our Peace”)…” (Judges 6:24 NLT). “…May God himself, the God of peace …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV). “…He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…” (Isaiah 9: 6 NIV).

Thus, God’s PEACE is a part of his Holy character. “… “I AM WHO I AM…” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB).“…the God of peace …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV). The believer experiences his PEACE through his INDWELLING presence, which indicates he is revealing himself to them, confirming his Word about who he is, and establishing himself as the Lord, their God. “…you will experience God’s peace ... His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus (in his word)…” (Philippians 4:7 NLT). “… “in” me  (in his word) you may have peace…” (John 16:33 NIV).

The wicked does NOT and will NOT have the HOLY PEACE of God’s indwelling presence. “…There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked…” (Isaiah 48:22 NIV).

The indwelling HOLY Spirit has the FULL and COMPLETE responsibility of providing and supplying “ALL” aspects of PEACE in HIS relationship ROLE with the believer. “…God is the one who provides …” (2 Corinthians 9:10-13 KJV). “… God will supply all [your need]…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB). “…God will generously PROVIDE all you need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “…The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want …” (Psalms 23:1 KJV). “… You will always have everything you need  …” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). JEHOVAH –JIREH means: "The Lord Will Provide." “…Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith (by depending upon his WORD), we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us…” (Romans 5:1 NLT).

The indwelling Holy Spirit maintains and sustains an atmosphere of PEACE in the relationship with the believer. “… “in” me you may have peace…” (John 16:33 NIV).

The believer is GIVEN more than enough PEACE for themselves and to share with others. “…God will generously provide all you need (peace). Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “…Everything [the believer] … has come from … [God], and [they] … give [God] … only what [he] … first gave … [them]! …” (1 Chronicles 29:14 NLT). “… seek peace and pursue it…” (Psalms 34:14 NIV). “…Blessed are the peacemakers…” (Matthew 5:9 NIV). “…If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone…” (Romans 12:18 NIV).

The indwelling Holy Spirit supplies more than ENOUGH PEACE for the believer. “…God will supply all [the PEACE you need]…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB) “…God will generously provide all you need (PEACE). …” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT).

The believer, however, has the CHOICE to trust in God’s (or depend upon God's) indwelling HOLY PEACE or RELY on the situations and circumstances they see. Apostle Paul said, “…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want…” Philippians 4:11-12 NIV). “…choose life…” (Deuteronomy 30:19). “…Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life …” (John 14 6 KJV). Therefore, the secret to experiencing God's PEACE is:  “…[You] … can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth [you].” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

The problem with letting God’s PEACE rule and rejecting that PEACE is "NOT" trusting or depending upon his SOVEREIGN control over ALL that is HAPPENING in your life.“…Trust in the Lord with all thine heart…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).  “…He helps [YOU]…” (Psalms 28:7 NLT).“… [God] … will keep in perfect peace all who trust in  (depend upon)… [him] … all whose thoughts are fixed on … [him!]” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT). “…let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts … you are called to live in peace.  And always be thankful…” (Colossians 3:15 NLT).

God GAVE his disciples SUPERNATURAL PEACE. “… “in” me you may have peace…” (John 16:33 NIV). “…My peace I give to you …” (John 14:27 NASB).

PEACE is a FRUIT of the Spirit. “…[One of] … the fruit of the Spirit is … peace, …” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). If you CHOOSE to allow the indwelling Holy Spirit to EMPOWER you, it will produce the fruit of PEACE. “…letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and PEACE…” (Romans 8:6 NLT). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives …. PEACE …” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…Ye shall know them by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV).

holy peace comes FROM GOD. “…God himself, the God of peace …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV). “…YAHWEH–SHALOM (which means "The Lord Our Peace”)…” (Judges 6:24 NLT). “… Prince of Peace…” (Isaiah 9: 6 NIV). 

GOD’s OFFERS PEACE TO US FIRST. “… “…WE LOVE, because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19 ASV). “…We give [God]..only what [he]…first gave us! …” (1 Chronicles 29:14 NLT). “…My peace I give to you…” (John 14:27 NASB). “…Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith (by depending upon his WORD), we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us…” (Romans 5:1 NLT). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives: love, joy, PEACE, patience, kindness, goodness, faith….” (Galatians 5 NLT). 

GOD expresses his peace through his “indwelling” HOLY SPIRIT. God REVEALS HIS PEACE, CONFIRM HIS WORD OF BEING A GOD OF PEACE, AND ESTABLISHES, HIMSELF AS THE LORD gOD, OUR PEACE.  “… “I AM WHO I AM…” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB).“…the God of peace …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV). “…My peace I give to you…” (John 14:27 NASB).“…[One of]… the fruit of the (indwelling) Spirit is … peace …” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). 

GOD IMPARTS peace. “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [YOUR HEART]…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The fruit of the Spirit is peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit gives birth to SPIRITUAL [PEACE]…” (John 3:6 NLT). “…It is the SPIRIT who gives [PEACE]…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…The Spirit of God dwell[s] … in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  

GOD EMPOWERS peace. ^“…That great Shepherd of the sheep, EQUIP (empower) you with everything good [the indwelling fruit of Peace]… for doing his will, and may he work in us (his PEACE in order to do) what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…God is SPIRIT…” (John 4:4-8 KJV). “…It is God which worketh IN YOU both to will (be empowered) and to do (experience peace) …” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).

God supplies peace. “…God shall supply ALL YOUR NEED according to his riches in glory (in his presence) BY Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). “….The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ….” (PSALM 23:1-3 NLT). “…God will generously PROVIDE all … [the PEACE] … you need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT).

GOD’S peace NEVER CHANGES OR FAILS. “…be content (peaceful) with what you have, because God has said “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). “…I have learned to be content (peaceful) whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty…” (Philippians 4:11-12). “… I have learned the secret of being content  (peaceful) in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want…” (Philippians 4:11-12 NIV). “…Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  “…I can do all things (have PEACE) through Christ which strengtheneth me….” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

GOD’S gift of peace is always yours, EVEN IF YOU choose "not" to receive it or depend upon it. “…[Choose to] keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace…” (Ephesians 4:3 NIV). “…I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, to the very end…"(Matthew 28:20 NIV). “…I “IN” YOU…” (John 15:4 KJV). “…he remains faithful…” (2 Timothy 2:13 NLT). “…He himself is our peace…” (Ephesians 2:14 NIV).

GOD’S gift of peace LASTS FOREVER. “…For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called … Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his … peace there will be no end…” (Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV). “…Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  

GOD’S peace IS SO POWERFUL IT IS A “SIGN” THAT YOU ARE HIS DISCIPLES. “…Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you…” (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV). “…[One of]… the fruit of the Spirit is  ...peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…Ye shall KNOW THEM by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV). Therefore, "… bear much fruit (OF PEACE), and … PROVE to be … [God’s] … disciples” (John 15:8 NIV).

GOD’S peace is a characteristic of his holy spirit and it is the holy spirit that produces holy peace "in" and "through" your life. “…The fruit of the Spirit is peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…Peace be within you…” (Psalms 122:8 NIV). “…God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … It is the …Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts (of PEACE) and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…It is God who works in you…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).

God’s gift of peace is understood or experienced by faith or by depending upon the indwelling fruit of peace. “… BY FAITH we UNDERSTAND (become aware of) …that what we now see (experience) did not come from anything that can be seen (the indwelling Holy Spirit)…” (Hebrews 11 NLT). “…[One of] … the fruit of the (invisible) Spirit is ... peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…The invisible [Spirit]…from the creation of the world is …clearly seen, being understood by the things that are MADE …” (Romans 1:20 KJV). “… All things are … [MADE] … NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “…Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a NEW creature  (creature of HOLY PEACE)…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… BY FAITH we UNDERSTAND (become aware and experience HOLY PEACE) …” (Hebrews 11 NLT). “…Ye shall know them by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV). “…[One of]… the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV).

GOD”S gift of peace IS EXPERIENCED BY TRUSTing or depending upon god. “…God shall supply ALL YOUR NEED according to his riches in glory (in his presence) BY Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). “…Trust in the Lord with all thine heart …” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “ … lean not unto thine own understanding…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “ … In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths …” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…The LORD will accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [you]…” (John 14:31 NASB).  “… The steps of a good man are ordered (directed) by the Lord: …” (Psalms 37:23 KJV).

God’s peace is experienced through surrender. “…Submit to God, and you will have peace...” (Job 22:21 NLT). “… I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me” (John 6:38 KJV).  “….the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others …" (Matthew 20:28). “…I must be about my Father's business?” (Luke 2:49 KJV). “…I desire to do your will, my God…” (Psalms 40:8 KJV). “…I have come to do your will, my God…'" (Hebrews 10:7, 9 KJV). “…I do nothing of myself…” (John 8:28 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…Don’t believe me unless I carry out my Father’s work…” (John 10:37 NLT). Surrender your all and “…present your bodies a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1 KJV). “…Submit therefore to God…” (James 4:7 NLT). “…Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you …” (John 14:27 NASB).

GOD’S gift of peace IS OFTEN “NOT” BELIEVED or depended upon. “…Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God” (Hebrews 3:12 KJV). “…See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God…” (Hebrews 3:12 NIV). The Centurion said to Jesus “…I DO believe; HELP me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24 NIV). “..Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of GRACE, that we may obtain mercy, and find GRACE to help in time of need…” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV). “…Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you … Do not let your heart be troubled…” (John 14:27 NASB). “…[GOD]... will keep in perfect peace all who trust in [him], all whose thoughts are fixed on [him]!” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT). “…TRUST in the Lord…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).

when gOD’S peace IS chosen, RECEIVED, and depended upon; even in the presence of doubt OR Lack of KNOWLEDGE; it is theirs. “…peace, FROM God our Father, and FROM the Lord Jesus Christ…” (1 Corinthians 1:3 KJV). “…My peace I give to you …” (John 14:27 NASB). “…RECEIVE with meekness the engrafted word …” (James 1:21 KJV). "…Truly I tell you, if anyone … DOES NOT DOUBT in their heart but believes  (but depends)… it will be done for them….” (MARKS 11:23 NIV). “… lean not unto thine own understanding …” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” (Hosea 4:6 NIV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT (one of the fruit (characteristics) of his HOLY SPIRIT is Peace)…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…God himself, the God of peace …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV).“…ANYONE WHO COMES TO HIM MUST BELIEVE THAT HE EXISTS (and his HOLY PEACE exists)…” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV). “…Submit to God, and you will have peace...” (Job 22:21 NLT). “…REPENT … and you will receive (experience) the gift of the Holy Spirit (with the fruit of HOLY PEACE)….” (Acts 2:38 NASB). God tell us, “… my ways higher than you ways and my thoughts than your thoughts…” (Isaiah 55:8-9 ASV). “… only believe (only depend upon him)…” (Mark 5:36 KJV).  “… [and be blessed with] … peace, FROM God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord…” (1 Timothy 1:2 KJV).

God ‘s gift of peace is with you. “...Peace be with you,” he (Jesus) said...” (Luke 24:36 NLT). “…Peace be with you!” (John 20:19 NIV). “… there is peace with God through Jesus Christ…” (Acts 10:36 NIV).

god has given you his gift of peace. “… A man can RECEIVE nothing, except it be GIVEN HIM FROM HEAVEN…” (John 3:27 KJV). “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [YOUR HEART]…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…[One of]...the fruit of the Spirit is … peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV).  “…the Spirit of God dwell[s]… in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…What do you have that God hasn’t given you? ...” (1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT). “…God [is the one who] has sent forth the Spirit…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB).

God’s gift of holy peace is spiritual. “…God himself, the God of peace …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). NIV). “…[One of] ….the fruit of the Spirit is … love, joy, peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). ).

God’s peace is forever. “…he will be called … Prince of Peace … [and] … Of the greatness of his … peace there will be no end…” (Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV).

God supplies you with enough peace for yourself and to share with others. “…God shall supply ALL YOUR NEED …” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). “…God will generously PROVIDE all … [the peace] … you need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). . “…my cup … [of peace] … runneth over…” (Psalms 23:5 KJV).

God’s peace is displayed as spiritual fruit in your life and others can see it. “…Ye shall know them by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV). “…The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). . “…every good tree bringeth forth good fruit...” (Matthew 7:16-22 KJV).“…God who does the work [of producing HOLY PEACE] IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT [DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … It is the …Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts  (of HOLY PEACE) and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…It is God who works in you…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).

If you do NOT have the indwelling HOLY Spirit, you are NOT one of God’s children and the fruit of PEACE will be absent. “…And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all…” (Romans 8:8-11 NLT). “…Apart from Me you can do nothing…” (John 15:4-6 NASB).

The wicked will NOT have the GIFT of God's HOLY PEACE given through his indwelling  presence. “…There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked…” (Isaiah 48:22 NIV).

God’s PEACE is HIS presence experienced through the indwelling Holy Spirit. “… “in” me you may have peace…” (John 16:33 NIV).  When the believer exemplifies indwelling HOLY PEACE it indicates he or she is connected to the covenant relationship with God. "…Ye shall know them by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV). “…[One of]… the fruit of the Spirit is ...peace…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…you will experience God’s peace ... His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 4:7 NLT).

“…Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful…” (John 14:27 NASB).

GOD'S HOLY PEACE FREES YOU FROM ALL THINGS THAT COME TO DISTURB YOUR MIND AND THOUGHTS.

GOD'S HOLY PEACE FREES YOU BY ASSURING YOU THROUGH GOD'S WORD AND HIS INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL.

GOD'S HOLY PEACE EMPOWERS YOU TO EXPECT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR YOUR ULTIMATE GOOD AND YOUR EVERY NEGATIVE EVENT, EXPERIENCE, SITUATION, OR CIRCUMSTANCE WILL TURN OUT IN YOUR FAVOR!!!