But Wait There’s More, There is Power in Peace
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE, There is Power in Peace
By: Bobby Sullivan
What is the scale of breakthrough? Is it more Holy Ghost pushups?
Is it more fasting or starving for Jesus? How much more do I need to do to get more? Is there a pathway to prosperity to procure is promises? Is there a yellow brick road ? What do I need to accomplish to gain access into the glory realm? How can I see more angelic activity? How can I be like……………
When I say there is more or I hear there is more, we have a tendency of jumping on our treadmill of performance to exercise more of our faith to squeeze more favor from God.
There is more but we don’t get it by whining, crying, pleading, begging, moaning and fasting to break down God so he says, “ALRIGHT ALREADY!!!”
I’m on a quest to receive what He graciously already abundantly gave!
Having a attitude of peace and calm is priceless.
Joyce Meyer “One way to develop consistent peace is to learn to live “in the now.” We can spend a lot of time thinking about the past or wondering what the future holds…but we can’t accomplish anything unless our mind is focused on today.”
God gives us grace for each day that we live. I believe that grace is the power, enablement or energy to do what we need to do—and He gives it generously, as we need it.
7 Quick Ways to Practice Peace Here are a few tips for having a more peaceful lifestyle.
1. Be selective with how you spend your time. You may be trying to do too many things and end up doing none of them well. Hurrying is trying to do more than the Holy Spirit is leading you to do. Be led by the Spirit.
2. Be prepared to say no nicely. Sometimes we take on things we know we shouldn’t, just because we’re uncomfortable saying no. If you feel this pressure, ask God to put your spirit at rest and give you loving words to speak that will take away the unnecessary awkwardness of saying no.
3. Resist the spirit of procrastination. It’s the attitude that says I’m going to sit here and wait until I feel like doing what I need to do. But God’s Word tells us to exercise self-discipline. Do what you need to do now so you can fully enjoy your times of rest.
4. Eliminate key distractions. If you know you are easily distracted, set some guidelines for yourself. Don’t let them keep you up late at night so you oversleep the next morning and end up setting yourself up for a hurried, stressful day.
5. Set appropriate boundaries for interruptions. Life is full of interruptions, but we can learn to set boundaries that help us manage them in healthy ways. Schedule times when you are “off-limits.” Let your calls go to voicemail, turn off your email, and decide to get back to people after your “off-limits” time is over. Trust the Holy Spirit to tell you when there is a true emergency.
6. Modify your life. Ask God to show you “out-of-the-box” ways to save time and trouble.
7. Listen for the Holy Spirit. If you can see that your plan is not producing peace, go back to God; pray for peace and for wisdom to make changes that will benefit your life.
If you can learn to trust God “in the now,” receive His grace as you need it, you can become a truly peaceful person. Now that’s powerful!
Peace – It’s an Inside Job
John 10:10“I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect-life in its fullness until you overflow. (TPT)
Peace is Something You don’t have to qualify yourself to receive. You were already qualified. All you have to do is except your inheritance.
YOU CAN’T GET MORE OF WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE!
God wants you to get under the waterfall of his glory, his provision, and dare to contain it! Picture yourself sitting under Niagara Falls with a glass saying, “fill my cup Lord”
“Your motivation to serve him should only come from the fact that you have a revelation of how much he loves you. Any motivation outside the spirit of God, any motivation to serve him out of your flesh doesn’t even register in eternity.” PKT
Romans 8:32 (TPT) “For God has proved his love by giving us his greatest treasure , the gift of his son. And since God freely offered him up as a sacrifice for us all, he certainly wont withhold from us anything else he has to give.”
Some people who felt trapped … Jesus shows up and says, But Wait there’s more!!!
John 20:19-22 19 That evening,[a] the disciples gathered together. And because they were afraid of reprisals from the Jewish leaders, they had locked the doors to the place where they met. But suddenly Jesus appeared among them and said,[b] “Peace to you!”[c] 20 Then he showed them the wounds of his hands and his side—they were overjoyed to see the Lord with their own eyes! 21 Jesus repeated his greeting, “Peace to you!” And he told them, “Just as the Father has sent me, I’m now sending you.” 22 Then, taking a deep breath, he blew[d] on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit
Jesus died but he is alive to enforce his will and testament. We are to inhale his peace and make it known around the world. You inhale His peace and Exhale his Love
Vs 19“…the doors being locked … for fear of the Jews,”
Matthew 6:27 “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit (18 inches) to his stature (height)?”
Some people Worry wayyyy to much.
WebMd — “How Worrying Affects The Body”
Chronic worry and emotional stress can trigger a host of health problems. The problem occurs when fight or flight is triggered daily by excessive worrying and anxiety … Creates problems such as:
Difficulty swallowing / Dizziness / Dry mouth / Fast heartbeat / Fatigue/ Headaches
Inability to concentrate / Irritability …. Muscle aches/ Muscle tension/ Nausea / Nervous energy
Rapid breathing / Shortness of breath / Sweating / Trembling and twitching
Chronic worry causes brain damage (Greg Boyd)
John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” He said this right before he was about to be beaten silly and humiliated before all humanity. He says, let not your heart be troubled.
World– Peace is an outside job. (people,substances) Trying to get you to find peace in everything but Jesus,. You’re always searching for an outside connection to inner peace. Kingdom– Peace is an inside job.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (AMP) “Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace (the peace of His kingdom) at all times and in all ways [under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes]. The Lord [be] with you all.”
The prince of peace wants to give you a piece of his peace!
Oceanographers tell us that even the worst ocean storms rarely extend more than twenty-five feet below the surface. Gales can rip the ocean, causing tidal waves one hundred feet high, but just twenty-five feet below the surface the water is as calm as a pond.
(Peace in an inside job) The peace of God can calm any storm
Korean Christians During Persecution: “We’re just like nails. The harder you hit us, the deeper you drive us; and the deeper you drive us, the more peaceful it becomes!
“Peace is liberty in tranquility.” —Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Definite of Peace:
Hebrew“shalom” :– completeness, soundness, health, prosperity, security, welfare, peace.
Greek“eirene” :– harmony, concord security, safety, prosperity, felicity, a peace and harmony that makes and keeps things safe and prosperous.
1. Peace With GodA Theological Experience
Romans 5:1“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,…”
You have been justified in faith by the finished work of the cross Which gives you access to the palace where the prince of peace resides. He has no favorites but you are his favorite! You are secure in the love of Christ. Your faith in Him has qualified you to live in a peaceful relationship with him. You are secure in the safety of his arms! There is no need to panic when you’re in peace.
Reconciled with God. God is for you. You’re Not His Enemy – loved embraced – accepted
Colossians 1:20 “…reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.”
Luke 7:50 “Then He said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.’”
Psalm 85:10“…righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
Isaiah 32:17“…the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.”
Righteousness = Peace If you have No peace check your righteousness. Check your source
Stop waiting for peace and start walking in it
Peace Of God A Physiological Experience
The peace of God will touch you physically. It will calm a troubled soul.Philippians 4:7“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Cast every care on him!!! 7 then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ.[a] 8 So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God,[b] praising him always. 9 Follow the example of all that we have imparted to you and the God of peace will be with you in all things.” TPT
Isaiah 26:3“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”
1 Thessalonians 5:23“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
3. Peace In God A Relational (Sociological) Experience
Psalm 34:14(Living Bible) “Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it.”
Ephesians 4:3 “…endeavoring (make every effort)
to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Stop being offended! Its a tool of the devil to divide. When I have the peace of God that comes from peace in God then I will have peace with everyone else.
I refuse to take an offense and be locked up behind that fence. I will not be a prisoner of someone’s opinion.
Unity in the spirit beats disunity in the flesh all day long.
“It is impossible to experience peace when your expecting perfection.” Steven Furtick
The issue is not the pace, the place, the problem or even people. My problem is I cant receive peace because I’m always expecting perfection.
The enemy of your peace is not people. Its your insistence on pleasing everyone and that will not happen so you retreat to you being perfect in front of your peers.
The question is, “What is your expectation of peace?” When the prince of peace came, he didn’t come in power! He came in pampers! He didn’t reside in a mansion but a manger.
If your going to live in and function in peace you must surrender what your expectation of peace is. Peace is not tranquility
(Peace is freedom from performing for a position peace.). You can’t work for it, buy it, you cant negotiate it, it comes with the package!!
4. Peace For God A Cosmological Experience
God wants to breath into us His peace. Peace established in the cosmos. Peace is what propels us to Manifest His Kingdom. When we don’t have a revelation of His peace we are living in a state of spiritual chaos and we can’t reveal the nature of Christ. You can’t be an agent of peace if your bound.
Peace on earth and good will to all men!!!
Romans 10:15 “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”
Acts 10:36 “…preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.”
Isaiah 9:6-7 “Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.
The manifestation of His government is peace!
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”
We must bring peace to the deceived, sick, poor, broken, and the lost.
John 20:20-21“Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you.’”
He doesn’t want peacekeepers he wants peace makers
I don’t keep the peace I make peace
The peace of God wants to engage and invade your life. I want to be possessed with peace. Peace has come to change the nature of your struggle, to calm you down, to calm your storm.
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