The Spirit of God is pleading with them to seek for those things that alone can give peace and rest–the grace of Christ, the joy of holiness.
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Peace, Be Still.
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39 (NKJV)
Peace on Earth.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King. Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
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Peace of God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
— Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) —
Seek Peace.
For “he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11 (NKJV)
A Shelter in the Time of Storm.
The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide / A shelter in the time of storm / Secure whatever may betide / A shelter in the time of storm / Mighty Rock in a weary land / Cooling shade on the burning sand / Faithful guide for the pilgrim band / A shelter in the time of storm.
Be Diligent.
Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.
— 2 Peter 3:14 (NKJV) —
I Will Give You Rest.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
— Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) —
Be Thankful.
We love this verse! The apostle Paul wrote about letting the peace of God rule in our hearts. And then he also said to be thankful! Being thankful to Jesus and cultivating a spirit of trust and gratitude can actually facilitate peace in your heart! What are you thankful for today? Join us in praising Christ for His many blessings!
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
— Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) —
Like a River Glorious.
Like a river glorious, is God’s perfect peace,
Over all victorious, in its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth, fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth, deeper all the way.