Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 25, 2020
Stand on your feet alert, then you’ll always be ready to share the blessings of peace. Ephesians 6:15, TPT
When we have peace with God we are at war with the devil! Satan does not take our serenity in our Savior Jesus without fighting back. Indeed, peace is a primary fruit of the gospel—the good news that we have peace with God and peace within our heart to guard against godlessness. We are able to stand our ground because we are grounded in grace with our feet protected by the gospel of peace. Yes, we stand secure as ambassadors of God’s peace, to bless and to battle.
Two millennial before Larry Munson, the iconic college football radio announcer, flowered his color commentary with the archaic term, “hob-nailed boot”—a Roman soldier was issued this cleated footwear to stand his ground in battle. Secure on secular surfaces, a follower of Jesus in similar fashion stands on the gospel of peace. The inner peace of God gives a soldier of Christ the outer resolve to resist the devil, to stand his ground and face the twin foes of fear and shame. In the middle of chaos, a Christian is able to model a quiet peace and strength to a stressed world.
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns” (Isaiah 52:7, NLT)!
Are you able to be a peace broker to those on the verge of panic? Point people to first find peace with God through trust in Jesus Christ, so they can then experience the peace of God. Being a peace broker is a privilege of those who proclaim the gospel with their loving life and caring words. Truth and grace are able to penetrate the enemy’s lines scattered with lies and defeat the devil and his demons. Walk in the gospel of peace, as Christ calms anxious hearts.
How is your heart? Riddled with pain or robust with peace? If restless, do not allow the fiery darts of the devil to distress you. By faith watch them harmlessly disappear into the force field of your heart covered by your childlike trust in Jesus and His faithful love. The peace of God pounces on the enemy like a courageous beast conquers his prey. Peace gladly receives the love of the Father, while fear remains confused and stuck in insecurity. Rest in the peace readily available to a humble and broken heart. Peace is your super power to stand firm.
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you” (Romans 16:20).
Prayer
Dear Lord, help me walk in peace trusting you, so I can bring calm to chaotic circumstances, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Application
What do I need to let go of so I can be available to support someone else who is stressed?
Related Reading
Job 22:21; Psalm 85:8; Luke 1:78-79; Romans 14:17
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Dear Wisdom Hunters,
I read your devotions each and every day and often pass them on to others. Encouragement comes in so many different forms, but for me, the written and musical forms are the most inspiring. Thank you so much for being passionate about edifying and lifting up the body.
I’ve included a poem I wrote yesterday which speaks of Christ’s body. If there is any way that this poem can encourage others during this uncertain time, please feel free to pass it on to whomever most needs to see it. I’ve also included the tie ins that you usually use in your devotionals.
I will send the poem in another attachment as there may not be enough characters to include it here.
Application
How can I be an active member of the body of Christ especially during critical times?
Related Reading
1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Psalms 73:26; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 5:22-23; 1 John 3:16
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“For all that’s been given, from God whom we trust, we’ll do as He wills; we’ll do what we must.”
Worship Resource
“Love Lives On” BCC Worship from the MORE album (can be found from Apple Music or Spotify)
HEAVEN KNOWS — A POEM OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
Written by Kathy Cline on March 23rd, 2020
Quite a pandemic how over the world
One novel virus could quickly unfurl
Spreading with fury, unknown in its wrath
Unknown is its anger, and why it attacks
It tries to continue, its crushing domain
Marking the history books, leaving a stain
It tries to consume, wreak doom far and wide
Knowing few boundaries while sweeping the tides
But Heaven knows better, how GOD’S IN CONTROL
How God spreads His mercy, heals, and makes whole
For Christ is the body, all Christians His parts
His hands and His feet, His mind and His heart
God’s gifted His children: Yes, we are that vessel!
The Spirit pours through and empowers to wrestle
For even in chaos, God always prevails
His glory revealed, His power unveiled
Through nurses and doctors who lead the crusade
Through tireless sacrifice lending us aid
For researchers, scientists, lab techs, clinicians
And all visionaries who form coalitions
From behind-the-scene clerks, overworked pharmacists
Respiratory therapy, anesthesiologists
To all health-care workers with risks monumental
To heeding advisements from our Surgeon General
To all of our counselors, psychiatrists,
Calming the storm that’s here in our midst
To all first responders and soldiers on guard
For every official who’s working the yard
Our farmers, producers, entire food chain
To warehouses, post office, for all things sustained
Truck drivers, delivery, goods shipped round the clock
For cashiers and stockers protecting the flock
Custodians, maintenance, our brave cleaning crews
Mechanics, assemblers, informants of news
Recycling and refuse and curbside assistance
Grocery and gas stations, places that serve us
From government leaders who handle tough calls
Engineers, contractors, putting up walls
Appraisers who do all the cost valuations
To agencies offering much-needed extensions
And organizations, community vibes
And social distancers staying inside
Our stations and businesses — bold volunteers
Who give and collect amid trials and fears
From teachers and parents instructing new ways
To childcare protection for kids night and day
For elderly care, for compromised needs
The meals and provision, and the prep that precedes
To all our musicians who bare humble hearts
To all our creators sharing fine arts
To all of our writers, designers and such
Your frank contributions are needed so much
God’s called up His pastors, moved church inside out
His own living water to cover this drought
So prayers of believers from axis to poles
Can weave hope together and lift up our souls
For all that’s been given, from God whom we trust
We’ll do as He wills, we’ll do what we must.
For GOD IS THE LIGHT and through darkness He shines
GOD IS THE ONE through which all goodness lies.