Thursday, April 15, 2010

48:10 "Walking in Christ's Peace and Grace" II Thess 3:16 and 18

My friend Dante greets everyone with "Grace and Peace" That's actually not a bad greeting! The Apostle Paul used it often as he greeted or said goodbye to the saints. Such was the case in today's passage as he closes out this letter to the Thessalonians. Listen to his closing:

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you...The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all." II Thessalonians 3:16 and 18

As I reflect on this passage, I have been overwhelmed with the wonderful implications of walking in the Peace and the Grace of Christ! Let's meditate on that for a couple of days and then I'll share more. In the meantime, I want to encourage you to reflect and meditate on these two questions and write down your thoughts:

Walking in Christ's Peace:

Read this verse and reflect on the question that follows:
"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." John 14:27 NIV

Question: How would my life, perspective and attitude be different if I truly walked in Christ's Peace?

Walking in the Grace of God:

Raad this passage and reflect on the question that follows:
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God." Ephesians 2:8

Question: How would my life, perspective and attitude be different if I truly walked in the Grace of God?

I will share more of my reflections in the next devotional. In the meantime, I would be glad to hear your reflections.

Enjoy this song entitled "Grace" by BeBe and CeCe Winans