DCLM Higher Everyday 23 December 2023 — He Thinks Peace Towards You
Topic: He Thinks Peace Towards You
Text: Jeremiah 29:10-14
10For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
12Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
13And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
14And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
Key Verse: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Message
The nations of the world are confronted with diverse problems and challenges. The health, educational, economic and social conditions of many people are becoming unbearable. The World Health Organization in 2022 says that hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide. This majorly results from worry and anxiety about what, where, when and how to surmount numerous challenges of life. Children of God also have to contend with all these issues since they still live in the world.
Amidst this quagmire, it gladdens one’s heart to hear directly from the Almighty, the Author of peace, that His thoughts towards His own are of peace and attainment of their desired goals. Obtaining this peace requires being a child of God because the Bible declares that there is no peace for the wicked. Have you surrendered your life to Christ? Let the Prince of peace rule your life and you will experience peace day by day.
Quote: There is no peace for the wicked
Challenge: Have you surrendered your life to Christ?
Prayer for today: Lord, let Your peace rule my heart.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
