Seeking The Peace Of The Kingdom
Seeking God….to Declare Peace Among the Nations
Peace for the world. Interesting thought! Pageant contestants when asked what they dream for they answer, “World Peace.” Wouldn’t it be nice if there was peace in the world?
For the last month and a half we have been watching conflict break out all over the Middle East and North Africa. When the Libyans revolted against their tyrant leader who did they call out to for help? Answer: The United State of America. We were seen as a savior of the oppressed and persecuted. And as usual we pick and choose our response and in this case we decided to help. But, do they have peace? Do they have freedom yet? No. If they do get it how long will it last? One year, ten years, one hundred years?
Peace in a world infected with sin is impossible. Or is it? I am reminded of a great passage in Philippians 3 that reminds us not to worry. Because of Jesus Christ we can have peace. Peace that can only come from Him. True peace in the world won’t come about by the nations choosing peace but rather you and I as individuals relying on “the peace of God that transcends all understanding as we live in Christ Jesus.”
When you and I as individuals live out the peace of God in our individual lives we will live in peace with others.
This reminds me of a bumper sticker that I have seen over the years on cars. It says, “Know God, Know Peace, No God, No Peace.” In closing I say to you all:
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Keith Pitts
Associate Pastor of Youth and Children
Valley View Baptist Church
Chaplain Linn County Juvenile Detention Center
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