Peace - We All Want It

It's delightfully interwoven with God's Word in almost every sentence. That's my kind of writing! While I haven't read the whole book yet, I thought I would share what I've gleaned from the first chapter.

The premise behind peace is having peace with God. If that's not there, trying to get peace with others or even yourself is impossible. The first chapter focuses on our relationship with God. It attempts to uncover unbiblical thinking that robs you of your security in Christ. It exposes the lies we may have believed and points you right back to the source of life itself - God and His Word.

At the end of each chapter are Personal Reflections questions. Hang on to your hats, ladies, there not just one, two or three questions, but ten! That's right. The ten probing questions really get you thinking about your relationship with God. For example, question number one is about how you became acquainted with the gospel, naming some of your favorite verses and why they are so precious to you.

Because of how I came to know Christ, there were two sections of scripture that God used to draw me closer to Him.
(1) Luke 23:40-43 - about Jesus on the Cross with the two thieves. When one thief recognizes Jesus did nothing to deserve death on the cross, he says "remember me when you come into your kingdom" and Jesus responds "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." Oh how those verses convey the simplicity in Christ. Nothing more is required than believing in Jesus and receiving the gift of salvation He offers.
(2) John 8:1-11 - about the woman caught in adultery. Jesus, great merciful Lord and Savior, takes time to point out everyone's sin when He says "He who is without sin among you, let him throw the stone at her first." He put the adulterous woman on the same level as everyone. She was no worse than those who accused her. Then precious Jesus says to her "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more." How liberating! Knowing you deserve death for your sins, yet set free instead!

Elizabeth Marks, author of ThinkOnIt Devotions has a heart for encouraging others with God's Word.

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