Some people are very negative toward God because they hear so much talk about Him that is simply not true. Thats why we should read the bible so we can know for ourselves what God's plan for us is and how He feels about us. We can even read God's mind when it comes to how He feels about His people and the plans He has for His people. You may think that is an arrogant statement but lets look at the scripture and see if its true. First of all in Jeremiah 29:11 God says that He is thinking of us. What a thrilling statement from God. He makes very plain that we are the focus of His thoughts. That should tell us the importance He places on us His people. If you have asked Jesus Christ to save you from hell then you are one of His. If you have not asked Jesus to save you you should do that right now. Just bow your head and admit that you are a sinner in need of forgiveness and ask Jesus to forgive your sins and save you from the penalty of your sins which is hell. If you do that then God tells you and all Christians what He has planned for you. Lets read God's mind again. He says that the first plan He is thinking for us is peace and not evil. God wants us to have peace! This peace is on the inside. Peace with ourselves and with God. Tranquility of soul. Most of the evil in the world comes from this lack of peace within. Lack of peace within causes mankind to seek alternative measures such as drugs, alcohol, success, popularity, sexual immorality, and even war. You see real peace comes only from one source and that is Jesus. John 14:27 (NKJV)
27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Thats why it is so important that you know that you have been saved by Jesus Christ. Jesus says in John14:6 "that He is the only way to the God." Make sure of your salvation. When Jesus saves you His Spirit comes to live within you. He is the basis for real peace. EPHESIANS 2:14 says "He Himself is our peace." 1 John 5:13 says "These things have I written to you that believe in the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life and that you can continue to believe in the name of the Son of God." When you know for sure you are saved then you can have "peace that passes all understanding."(PHILIPIANS 4:7) That verse goes on to say that His peace will "guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus our Lord." I close out with Clossians 3:15 "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you were called in one body; and be thankful.16a Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through Him." We have to let the peace of God rule by reading His word and doing everything in His name all the while giving thanks through the Lord Jesus. This website is dedicated to helping us do that. If you keep coming back you will surely begin to experience His peace. Next article we will continue this verse in Jeremiah 29:11 and look closely to what else it is saying. In the mean time read it for yourself and let God speak to your heart. Look up peace in a bible dictionary! You can also help let God's peace rule in your heart by attending church where you can be further encouraged in the things of God.
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