You may have wanted to reach out to others, friends and loved ones but you have been discouraged due to the criticism of others and even your own negative thoughts of yourself.
Maybe some of you think you may have gone off the deep end, and in essence, maybe you have. Deep does call out to deeper still…. (Psalms 42:7).
I truly understand The LORD knows my heart but sometimes I think we all struggle because we don’t know OUR own heart.
We live insecure lives; wandering and wondering in this life in Christ is a significant reality in our everyday lives.
The revelation of this reality is Christ in us The Hope of Glory! Once comprehended, finally grasp its meaning, it opens us up to a peace like a river we have never understood or even fathomed before!
While it isn’t just the quoting of scripture or teaching about peace we seek or what we believe by faith; but this is the final grasp of comprehension within the reality of His peace (which is Christ in us!)
This peace that passes ALL HUMAN Understanding that shall truly guard our heart and mind in Christ Jesus!
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory.” Colossians 1:27 KJV.
The Holy Spirit descended like a dove and came upon Jesus when he was Baptized in the river that day by John the Baptist.
Jesus is the anointed one that came as the Prince of Peace and I am not just speaking of peace in an elementary sense.
There is a revelation in us that manifests the Comprehension of Peace that comes when we finally grasp the meaning of who He is, within our tangible lives.
“Then the dove came to him in the evening, and behold, a freshly plucked olive leaf was in her mouth: and Noah knew that the waters had receded from the earth.” Genesis 8:11 KJV.
I am not talking of the peace we have at times in life when we feel and think we have earned his peace through our self-efforts like the amount of prayers we pray or when we fast, study, or gain other self-assurances etc.
Self has nothing to do with this marvelous grace and peace filled life! We cannot earn a thing when HE did everything!
Where does our Assurance come from?
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest
Watching and waiting, looking above
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
Portions of Hymn “Blessed Assurance” lyrics © Fanny Crosby.
I have found Him in places I never fathomed he would go; His peace and assurance are incredible!
To try and describe would be futile because the peace I speak of is unwarranted, because man has no power to give it or take it away. When they try to take your peace, their criticism of you is unwarranted.
They don’t have the authority to criticize you! Their words have no power over you therefore let no man take your peace!
“When I rise no thought to plague me, no complaint I thought to see, but peace I find to be?
What can you do when everything you thought, is done and you stand naked before the Son?”
God wants us to be His Peace makers. As He was in this world so shall we be. To be peace makers, we must also be peace watchers.
As we search for every wound and rip or tear in people, our friends, and family alike we must understand such a ministry is needed as Jesus uncovers those rips and tears that affect the flesh and leave hurt on many a soul!
“And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.” Matthew 10:12-13 KJV.
Encourage or pray with someone today!
Encourage yourself in The LORD!
Realize you are a majority!
There are more with you than with them!
There are places for you today prepared by God so rich and filled with his peace and presence!
Some may be so busy but as we take time daily to pray, realize that you carry within your peace, gifts, talents, and words to encourage, and when that heavenly wealth comes upon you, release it and your relationships will be rich.
Release your peace upon them!
When you come among anyone or any house, release your peace to open the door, for every place your feet take you, so shall you go! These spiritual doors have been given unto you to possess in the Spirit.
Be encouraged this is a new season and a very different season it be!
Many are still shell shocked from the year we lived, but I say realize your season is over and the struggling with depression and anxiety and other stressors give them over to The LORD!
You’re not a burden, you are God’s child and He has YOU! We are growing into His image and likeness!
Have a great day regardless, because you are in HIM and HE is in you! Your worth is such that he completely identified with you and he became you and you became him!
You are covered! All of the hard life issues are designed for growth and to share our message of Christ in you to others.
You have much to share! Don’t sell yourself short! You are very vital to God for His plan to seek and save the lost!
He knows your heart and who cares what others think or say. You have the King of the Total Universe in you! He has this! Be who you are in him and be settled within.
Realize he is with you everywhere and look for opportunities to share a word of encouragement to uplift them in your peace.
It is a blessing and honor to share and encourage people! Take time and make time for others,
In Jesus’ Name!
In HIS Grace and Mercy,
~ Sherry Edwards Mackey
New Beginning Christian Ministries International 