No weapons formed against you will prevail.
Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
Romans 5:1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Grace, God’s grace, a gift to those who choose to believe in Him and the salvation of Jesus Christ.
The moment we believe we have peace with God in our relationship with Him. We just need to accept the fact that it is nothing to do with our righteousness but everything to do with His mercy and grace.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
God hears the cries for salvation of anyone who calls on Him. But it requires a change of heart. We have faith in our Holy Spirit to change us into the image of His Son.
There is no lasting peace for those who choose not to accept Jesus.
Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
The moment that we believe we are in His control and our lives are His to fulfill His own purpose. The things of the Spirit can only be understood spirit to Spirit. In His mercy and grace He brings us back to Himself.
We are to help others to reconcile with God in the blood of Jesus Christ. This is our ministry.
Nahum 3:18-19
18 Your shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria;
Your nobles rest in the dust.
Your people are scattered on the mountains,
And no one gathers them.
19 Your injury has no healing,
Your wound is severe.
All who hear news of you
Will clap their hands over you,
For upon whom has not your wickedness passed continually?
The New King James Version
Your people are scattered on the mountains… the one who attacks and scatters has scattered the inhabitants of Nineveh. Everyone who learns of Nineveh’s fall will celebrate. Faithlife Study Bible
When the shepherds are not alert, the sheep cannot be saved from danger.
Every nation and people that had suffered under the abusive power of Nineveh would shout and clap upon hearing of the city’s destruction. There would be no mourning for Nineveh. The NKJV Study Bible
Those that have done evil to their neighbours, will find it come home to them.
Nineveh, and many other cities, states, and empires, have been ruined, and should be a warning to us. Are we better, except as there are some true Christians amongst us, who are a greater security, and a stronger defence, than all the advantages of situation or strength?
When the Lord shows himself against a people, every thing they trust in must fail, or prove a disadvantage; but he continues good to Israel.
He is a strong-hold for every believer in time of trouble, that cannot be stormed or taken; and he knoweth those that trust in Him. Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
1 Kings 22:17 Then he said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These have no master. Let each return to his house in peace.’ ”
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