Have you ever felt like something was missing in your life? Like there’s a hole that nothing seems to fill?
Many people struggle to find true peace and fulfillment, searching for relationships, careers, or material possessions.
Many tend to see God as a second option or not an option at all. They ask, why should I make peace with God? Did I wrong him? What difference will it make?
Our teaching today “Steps to Peace with God” will outline the path to finding that spiritual wholeness and connection.
GOD’S REVELATION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
No matter how much man tries to deny the existence of God, it doesn’t refute the fact that there is the supernatural, we can’t see the wind with our physical eyes yet we feel its impact.
Right from when Adam lost his place and gave authority to the Devil, God has always been committed to reaching out to man to save him from sin.
There is no way man can pay for his sins, this demand can only be met by God himself and what was promised Abraham must be fulfilled.
In Luke 2 vs 8 – 14, we see the beautiful declaration by an Angel when Christ was born:
“And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.’
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'” (Luke 2:8-14)
The angels declared the coming of Jesus to be Peace and Joy in the earth. There must be a reason why the angels said “Peace”.
They said Peace because the one that would restore Man’s glory, honour, and justification has been born.
STEPS TO FINDING PEACE WITH GOD
Our opening text is ROMANS 5: 1 – Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (KJV).
No matter how hard a man tries, he can never achieve a blameless life by his efforts.
The only step to take to have peace with God is to receive what the death of Christ has already provided which is justification apart from works.
In Christ, we have been freely made blameless and it is not dependent on our good or wrong works.
In essence, to be at peace with God is to relate with God without any sense of guilt, condemnation, fear, or judgment.
The man in Christ is at peace with God now! There is no unsettled issue between him and God.
There is no issue of sin, unbelief, or punishment between the believer and God.
The unbeliever is at enmity with God by his choice to reject Christ. The believer has absolute justification and without fault before God.
For a man to stand blameless before God is a free gift of grace.
This state of peace with God is available only in Christ. Receiving Christ in your heart is to experience justification from blame and fault since he is our sin-bearer.
Never think that God has something against you. Don’t also think that God is not happy about you because of a sin you committed.
Don’t also think the challenges you are facing are a result of God punishing you for the sins you committed.
God is forever happy with you because of Christ. Our peace with God is forever established in Christ.
He took our place of sin and paid the price so we could be declared blameless and by that experience peace with God.
PEACE WITH GOD BIBLE VERSES
Here are two important scriptures that emphasize the path to finding peace with God:
Ephesians 2:14-15 “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace.”
Colossians 1:20 “and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
These two verses directly link our ability to experience peace with God to our faith in Jesus Christ and the atonement He provided through His death on the cross.
They underscore that the way to find this profound spiritual peace is by trusting in what Christ has accomplished on our behalf.
Say this Prayer with me: I am at peace with God. God has nothing against me. He will not deny me of any blessing. Hallelujah!
Finally, kindly see more scriptures on Peace and the book of Psalms that talk about peace of mind.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PEACE WITH GOD AND PEACE OF GOD?
Peace with God refers to the restored relationship and reconciliation with God, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ.
The peace of God indicates the peace that originates from God (his characteristics) which guards our hearts and minds when we are troubled.
Here are the scriptural references to support this distinction:
Peace with God: “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
Peace of God: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Peace of God: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Colossians 3 vs 15).
My passion lies in reaching out to young adults in communities and schools, witnessing the transformative power of faith in their lives.
This blog extends my ministry, sharing insights, encouraging believers, and exploring Christ's teachings in daily life.
Welcome, Brother James.
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