How Can I find Peace?PEACE! It seems
to be in short supply these days! Where can we find PEACE?
There seems to be conflict in every area of life and peace is as
elusive as ever! Think about it :-
- Wars are being fought in many
parts of our world despite all the efforts of the United Nations
and the presence of ‘Peace-Keeping’ forces.
- In Great Britain, there is much
conflict, with racial tensions, strained industrial relations,
protest groups fighting for many causes and so on.
- In many families and homes there is unrest, with broken or
strained relationships and a generation gap that often seems
unbridgeable.
- Even on a personal level, we cannot find peace. There seems
to be an inbuilt restlessness with many turning to drink and
drugs in an attempt to calm the inner conflict.
Is this something we simply have to accept or is there an
answer? If there is an answer, where can we find it?
Millions of people in the world have found PEACE through proving
the truth of the Bible. It is still the world’s best seller and it
has much to say about PEACE. Christians know that the Bible is God’s
Message for all ages and their lives have been transformed by its
message.
Think about the following truths from the Bible.
- ‘There is no PEACE, says the
Lord, for the wicked.’ Isaiah 48:22.
Guilt is often the reason for a lack of peace. Conscience is
still a powerful force despite the moral uncertainties that
surround us. Guilt is the result of breaking God’s laws. Because
of that we justly deserve His eternal punishment. Forgiveness is
what we desperately need.
- ‘But now in Christ Jesus, you who
once were far off have been made near by the blood of Christ.
For He Himself is our PEACE...’ Ephesians 2:13-14
Sin, of course, does not only alienate us from one another, it
also separates us from God. But it is possible for us to be
forgiven and, consequently, reconciled to God, because Christ
died for sinners like us upon the cross, taking the punishment
that our sins deserve.
- ‘Therefore, having been justified
by faith, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ’.
Romans 5:1
If we truly repent of our sins, confess them to God and receive
Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour, God is ready to pardon us
and give us a new start in life with Him in control. The Bible
calls this being born again!
- ‘Be anxious for nothing but... Let
your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds’.
Philippians 4:6-7
Knowing God as our Heavenly Father means that we can enjoy inner
peace. It does not give us immunity from the every day problems
of life. However, it does mean that we can share our concerns
with Him and experience His help in every situation. This makes
all the difference!