AWAKE, ARISE, AND TRIUMPH
Friday – March 24, 2023, Nisan 2, 5783
FRIDAY NUGGETS
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – MORE PEACE
Greetings dear and precious saints of God and those who are not yet saints. Become a saint today if you are not, simply repeat the following verse putting it in the first person and in your own hearing.
Romans 10:9 (KJV)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Simply say out loud: I declare Jesus as Lord of my life and I believe in my heart that God has raised Him from the dead, I receive salvation, I am saved. Welcome to the Light, the Kingdom of God.
As I move forward, please take a moment and share this teaching as widely as possible by every means available to you. Thank you so much for sharing. Now, let’s move to our primary text for the study of the fruits of the spirit. Today I will be continuing our study of the fruit of peace. However much I have to say about peace there will be much left to be said. Please continue to read out loud.
Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
This week we will look at the six aspects of peace, a fruit of our spirit. A duplicate albeit undeveloped of the Fathers’. From our primary text the Greek word transliterated to English as peace is eirēnē meaning (to join), prosperity, one, quietness, rest, and to be set at one again (with God) according to Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. We see here there are six parts to this word peace. Many people when they speak about peace are frequently talking about having a tranquil feeling but as you can see it is way more than that. It is a knowledge of the things mentioned above in the definition. It is more than a knowledge, it is a confidence, faith without doubt in the Truth of these things and the absolute reliability of the One who guarantees each and every aspect of peace. The Church relies way too much on feelings, where are those verses? Having knowledge, believing, and acting upon that knowledge is what propels us and the Kingdom forward.
2 Peter 1:2 (KJV)
2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Colossians 1:10 (KJV)
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
So how are we going to increase in peace and everything else in the Kingdom? Through knowledge! Remember the following verse.
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Now let’s start with the six elements of peace, Godly peace, not as the world gives (Words of Jesus). This peace is far more than a feeling of safety or calmness, in fact it is not a feeling at all, now feelings may result but are not the foundation. The first aspect we saw was “to join” or be joined with. Who is the most important person by far with whom we are to be joined? Joined in purpose, direction, and method. That person of course is Christ Jesus, the King of kings (us) and the High Priest of priests (us). What does Amos 3:3 and Luke 6:46 say?
Amos 3:3 (KJV)
3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
Luke 6:46 (KJV)
46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Are we joined with Jesus in purpose, direction, and methods? Are we walking in all the Word that we know to be the Truth. Walking in the traditions of men, doctrines of demons or following after feelings takes us far from the Saviors side.
Lord wiling, next Friday I will pick up again with the fruit of peace.
By: Dr. David R. Wood, Author, Bible Teacher, and Prophetic Voice
2 Chronicles 20:20 b (KJV)
20 … Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
Receive the blessing in Jesus’ name!
Numbers 6:24-26 (MSG)
24 GOD bless you and keep you,
25 GOD smile on you and gift you,
26 GOD look you full in the face and make you prosper.
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