01/08/2018
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BELOVED,
MY PEACE IS A SUPERNATURAL GIFT - bequeathed to My followers shortly
before My death. A man who knows he will soon die wants to leave
something precious with those he loves. Therefore, I "willed" My Peace
to My disciples and all who follow Me. I knew this was a difficult gift
to receive, especially in the midst of adversity. So, after My
resurrection, the first words I spoke to My disciples were "Peace be
with you!" They needed this reassurance, to reinforce what I taught
them before I died. You also need to be reminded of the divine nature
of this gift, for it is not the world's peace I give you. It is Peace
that transcends all understanding!
Clinging to other things makes it hard for you to receive My precious gift. This is like wrapping your fingers tightly around a small copper coin, while I am offering you unlimited supplies of pure gold. To receive My proffered gift, you must first open your hands and your heart to Me. By doing so, you release your concerns into My care and keeping. As you receive My glorious Peace, you gain deeper intimacy with Me - the richest blessing of all!
Clinging to other things makes it hard for you to receive My precious gift. This is like wrapping your fingers tightly around a small copper coin, while I am offering you unlimited supplies of pure gold. To receive My proffered gift, you must first open your hands and your heart to Me. By doing so, you release your concerns into My care and keeping. As you receive My glorious Peace, you gain deeper intimacy with Me - the richest blessing of all!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
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