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July 19th 2023 – The Gift of Peace

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

In this verse, Jesus offers His disciples and all believers the gift of peace. But this peace is not like the temporary and fleeting peace that the world promises. It is a deep and lasting peace that comes from knowing and trusting in Jesus Christ.

In the midst of a chaotic and troubled world, Jesus reminds us not to let our hearts be troubled or afraid. He knows that we face many challenges, trials, and uncertainties, but He offers us His peace to calm our troubled hearts and minds.

This peace is not dependent on our personal circumstances. It is not found in worldly possessions, success, or the absence of problems. Instead, it is a peace that transcends all understanding and surpasses the troubles of this world. It is a peace that comes from knowing that Jesus is with us, guiding and comforting us through every situation.

As Christians, we can find peace in Jesus’ words because He has overcome the world. He conquered sin and death through His sacrifice on the cross, and He offers us the same victory and peace through faith in Him.

So, when we find ourselves feeling anxious or afraid, let us remember the promise of Jesus’ peace. Let us turn to Him in prayer, seeking His presence and surrendering our worries to Him. Let us trust in His faithfulness and His promises, knowing that He is in control and that His peace will guard our hearts and minds.

May we embrace the peace that Jesus offers, allowing it to fill every corner of our lives. And may this peace shine through us, becoming a powerful testimony to those around us who desperately need the peace that only Jesus can provide.

Let us hold on to the words of Jesus in John 14:27, allowing His peace to guide us, comfort us, and strengthen us each day.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gift of prayer, a way for us to communicate with you and seek your guidance, comfort, and understanding. Today, we come before you with humble hearts, acknowledging that there are certain circumstances and situations in our lives that surpass our understanding. We recognize that there are times when we can’t comprehend the reasons behind the challenges we face or the pain we endure.

In these moments, we turn to you, knowing that you are the source of all wisdom and knowledge. We ask for your divine intervention, to grant us the ability to trust in your plan even when we can’t fully comprehend it. Help us to have faith in your goodness and faithfulness, knowing that you work all things together for our ultimate good.

Lord, we ask for your peace that surpasses all understanding to guard our hearts and minds. In the midst of confusion, doubt, and uncertainty, may your peace anchor our souls and remind us that you are in control. Help us to surrender our need for understanding and instead trust in your sovereignty.

We pray for those who are going through difficult times, those who are facing trials that surpass their understanding. Comfort them, Lord, and grant them the strength to endure. Surround them with your love and remind them of your presence, even in the midst of their confusion.

Teach us, Father, to rely not on our own understanding, but to lean on you in all things. Help us to seek your wisdom and guidance in every decision we make, knowing that you have a perfect plan for our lives.

Finally, Lord, we thank you for the promise that one day, all things will be made clear. In the presence of your glory, we will fully understand and comprehend the reasons behind every trial and challenge we faced on earth. Until then, we trust in your promise and rest in the assurance that your ways are higher than our ways. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

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September 4th 2018 – Lump of Clay

Then the LORD gave me this message: “O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.” (Jeremiah 18:5-6)

In the opening verse above the prophet Jeremiah is describing a trip he took to the potter’s house, where God spoke to him:

The Lord also gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, “Go down to the potter’s shop, and I will speak to you there.” So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so he crushed it into a lump of clay again and started over.

Then the Lord gave me this message: “O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.” (Jeremiah 18:1-6)

We are like clay in the Potter’s hands. There are things God is doing in our lives, and we have a choice: We can respond to His working, or we can resist His working. We can yield to what He wants us to do, or we can disobey when He tells us to do something.

As we continue reading the story of Jeremiah and his visit to the potter’s house, we find a description of a field with cracked pots, vases, and wreckage. These were things that didn’t work out, so the potter took them and threw them into the field.

Life is like that. There are people who allow God to shape and mold their life. They go the way that God wants them to, and they turn into what God wants them to be. Then there are people who resist and say no to God. They self-destruct, and their lives end up in ruins, like broken pottery in a field.

We all sin, but we are given a choice to repent and ask God for forgiveness. We can learn from it and listen to God’s direction, or we can keep telling ourself it’s ok I didn’t get caught, I can stop anytime. Just because God didnt bust you, does not mean He doesnt know. Sometimes when God doesn’t bust us right away for our stupidity, we think we can always get away with it. When we don’t reap the immediate consequences of a sin, we might even, in our warped thinking, rationalize what we are doing.

(Ecclesiastes 8:11) says, “Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” Remember, Sin will blind you, and then it will find you.

“Don’t confuse God’s grace with His permission, and even worse, His blessing”

God has a plan for your life. The question is this: Will you work with God’s plan, or will you resist it?

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank You for the forgiveness of sins through Jesus. Thank You for saving me and changing my life. Lord, I pray that You would take this broken lump of clay and make it new. Mold my life into what You desire. Help me to see the hardships in my life as the Master’s hands shaping me more into the likeness of Jesus. Use my life for Your world and Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

http://www.scripturalseeds.org