Undisturbed Peace Isaiah 32:17-18 Exodus 33:14 Psalms 16:8-11 Psalms 85:8 Numbers 6:24-26 John 14:27 John 16:33 Romans 15:13 2 Thessalonians 3:16 02.19.18

UNDISTURBED PEACE

BREAD

¹⁷ The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. ¹⁸ My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.  Isaiah 32:17-18 (NIV)

¹⁴ The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”   Exodus 33:14 (NIV)

⁸ I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. ⁹ Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, ¹⁰ because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. ¹¹ You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.  Psalm 16:8-11 (NIV)

⁸  I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints-- but let them not return to folly.  Psalm 85:8 (NIV)

²⁴ “The LORD bless you and keep you; ²⁵ the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; ²⁶ the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)

²⁷ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  John 14:27 (NIV)

³³ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  John 16:33 (NIV)

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 (NIV)

¹⁶ Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.  2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)

BUTTER

“There is unwavering peace today when an uncertain tomorrow is trusted to an unchanging God.” Ann Voskamp

“Be not dismayed, but go to Him who is the God of all comfort, who comforteth all those that are bowed down, and He will give you a word which shall heal your wounds, and breathe peace into you spirit.”   Charles H. Spurgeon

“Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of God.”   Alexander Maclaren

“The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble.”   Thomas Watson

“Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blessed, finding as He promised, perfect peace and rest.”   Frances Havergal

“Peace rules the day when Christ rules the mind.”   Anonymous

“If the basis of peace is God, the secret of peace is trust.”   J. Neville Figgis

“Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?  Your heart does the Spirit control?  You can only be blest, and have peace and sweet rest, as you yield Him your body and soul.”   Elisha Hoffman

“Lean hard upon Me, for I bring you through to new victories, and restoration shall follow what seems now to be a wind of destruction.  Hold fast to My hand, and rest in My love, for of this you may be very certain:  My love is unaltered; yes, I have you in My own intensive care.  My concern for you is deeper now than when things are normal.  Draw upon the resources of My grace, and so shall you be equipped to communicate peace and confidence to your dear ones.  Heaven rejoices when you go through trials with a singing spirit.  Your Father’s heart is cheered when you endure the test and do not question His mercy.  Be like a beacon light.  His own glorious radiance shall shine through you, and Christ Himself will be revealed.”   Frances J. Roberts

“We have every reason to hold on firmly to the faith we profess, for He who has called us is faithful!  It is Jesus who saves us, lives to intercede for us, allows us to approach the throne of grace with confidence, and grants us His abundant grace, mercy, and peace.”   BHY

“No joy can excel that of the soldier of Christ:  Jesus reveals Himself so graciously, and gives such sweet refreshment, that the warrior feels more calm and peace in his daily strife than others in their hours of rest.”   Charles H. Spurgeon

“Peace isn’t the absence of the dark.  Peace is the assurance of God’s presence in the midst of the dark.  And when we want peace – we only need to say yes to God’s purposes.”   Ann Voskamp

HEART SAVOR

·         The effect of righteousness is peace.  Jesus has arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.

·         In His presence is peace.

·         Jesus’ peace is unearthly in its nature.