A Nugget from New Life Network
(excerpts from Bob Gass Ministries)
Scripture for the Day (November 15, 2016)
Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever—because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God—both now and forever]; (Romans 8:6, Amplified Bible)
When your thoughts, actions, and plans are approved by God, He’ll confirm it by giving you an inner “knowing” or an inner “peace”.
But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error]. (1 John 2:20, Amplified Bible)
The Bible says this about letting peace rule in your life: And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]. (Colossians 3:15, Amplified Bible)
When you’re being led by God, you’ll have a sense of peace even in the midst of difficult circumstances. His peace is like a baseball umpire who decides what’s “safe” and what’s “out of bounds” for you. But beware of false peace. Sometimes your desire to do a certain thing will be so strong that it will actually produce a false sense of peace that comes from your own excitement about the idea. As time passes this false peace will disappear and God’s true will, will emerge. So be patient and wait for it. As a rule, you should never move too quickly on important decisions. Don’t let people push you into making hasty decisions. The Bible says, “To be controlled by the Spirit results in…peace.” So don’t proceed if your inner peace can’t hold its weight against what you think or hear. You don’t have to explain to others why you don’t have peace about it; indeed, sometimes you won’t know why. Just say, “I feel it’s not wise for me to do this at this time because I don’t have peace about it.”
There’s power in having peace. And one more thing: Once you know that you’ve heard clearly from God, do all you can to keep your peace and don’t become anxious. Anxiety is not an attribute of God.
Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. (Philippians 4:6, Amplified Bible)
Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] (John 14:27, Amplified Bible)
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:12)
