Israel experienced a dark hour in Judges 6: 1-5; however, Gideon experienced the Lord’s Peace later in Judges 6: 22-24. Gideon was in a right relationship with the Lord, he came face to face with an angel of the Lord; in that interaction he experienced true peace.
Fear that comes from circumstances of this life is nothing compared to the fear that can come when one finds himself face to face with God. There will be a day in EVERYONE’s life – believers and non-believers where we will come face to face with the Lord and give an account for our lives.
- Believers stand behind the blood of Jesus having our sins forgiven, but giving an account for the work we did on earth for the kingdom at the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Cor 5:10).
- Non-believers will stand and give an account of their lives at the White Throne Judgment (Rev 20:11-15). These individuals will be judged in accordance of their sins.
Peace begins with our thoughts and mindset (Phil 4:4-9) we are told to control our thoughts, not to worry, be prayerful and to focus on what is true/genuine, noble/honorable, respectful, right/fair and lovely. In order to experience peace, we must clear our mind of worry and focus in a steadfast manner on the Lord (Is. 26:3) we see this also in Prov. 3:5-6.
It is much easier to say control our thoughts and seek peace especially when difficult times come. Below is a list of scripture to mark so that when trials and tribulations come in your life you have the source of peace to turn to…
Rom 5:3-5
Phil 4:4-9
Jer. 29:11
Rom 5:1
Heb 13: 5-6
2 Tim1:7
5:22
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