Isaiah 32:15
The Spirit is poured upon us
from on high,
and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field,
and the fruitful field is deemed a forest.
16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,
and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.
17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation,
in secure dwellings,
and in quiet resting places.
When you read about plague recovery, it's very war oriented. So many people were murdered for simple and unbelievable reasons of fear, worry, anxiety creating a need for violence. Almost a Punch and Judy look at History. During the Pandemic, young people were seen crying in public, wearing the first masks seen in our lifetimes.
So many adjustments are made in the economy. Towns dependent on oil sit with empty hotels and malls and restaurants. The news is at times just unbelievable, sometimes because this is fake and sometimes because it should be fixed immediately and nothing changes.
Philippians 4
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things,
and the God of peace will be with you.
Paul has said many times in the Bible, imitate Christ or watch Paul.
Peter couldn't claim Philippians 4 or Andrew, James, Philip, Bartholomew/Nathanael, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas the Greater. They spent too much time being worried, confused, having what the Gospels call terror. Yet, not one of the Disciples would deny that this Peace is real.
John, the Beloved Disciple, wrote of peace 5 times. Not as many as Luke the Physician, the peace impressed one. Luke would be the one impressed with peace, seeing human reaction to illness and death. John comments on the Peace Jesus brought to the New Covenant, facing His death and His Joy in Life. Then the Peace Jesus wished upon, the fallen away on Good Friday, Disciples. A no small amount of forgiveness there.
The mercy of Jesus is continually astonishing.
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Abba, Father,
Father God, we abide in You.
Knowing apart from You
we have no good.
You are the Vine, we are the branches.
Father, please, each day grow us to be the people dear to You.
Each day, provide us the path
You would have us to travel and journey along.
You are the Light of the World.
Dwell in us, please, Father.
Dwell in those we Love.
Help us to seek You first.
In Jesus Christ, we will finish well.
To see
to bring
to be
more daily
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
on earth
as in Heaven
In Jesus Christ is
Our Love, Joy and Hope.
Thank You for Jesus.
We ask this in the Highest Name You've given us;
Jesus.
Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves †
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