When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies live at peace with him
[Proverbs 16:7, NIV]
[Proverbs 16:7, NIV]
Life can be full of enemies for the Child of God, both real and imaginary. Some of these enemies may have come as a result of direct interaction with certain persons, while some others show up from nowhere unannounced, and without one contributing to invite them. Whatever kind of enemy it is, they always leave a sour thought in the mind, of heaviness or battle. Dealing with an enemy can be very challenging and discomforting depending on the circumstances. It gives a sense of constant battle and warfare especially as a Child of God, because it strains all your Godly virtues to do right. Enemies can show up in the family front, work front or amongst friends with the aim to pull down.
In our text today, God shows His understanding to His children, and makes provision to handle that insurmountable challenge for them. It can be a very daunting experience, but the good Lord gives us an outstretched arm to save us the pain and stress. He says, when our ways please Him, the natural outcome will be that even our enemies will be at peace with us. This means, besides our enemies, all other things will be at peace with us, nature, friends, the work of our hands, our children etc. Above all else, even our enemies will be at peace with us.
In light of this life-long guarantee for peace, let us be encouraged to live such that our ways please our heavenly Father. Knowledge of His word and the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth, while obedience to the word of God in our hearts will make our ways please Him. By the truth of His word, our gracious God will cause every enemy standing in the way of our progress to be at peace with us. Family members, In-laws, friends, bosses or outright enemies will find reason to call us blessed. Remind yourself of instances where enemies of God's people have turned around to be at peace with them. Claim this promise through prayers, it is well...
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Oct. 25 2010 - Psalms 2-4 (OT), Revelations 9 (NT).
In our text today, God shows His understanding to His children, and makes provision to handle that insurmountable challenge for them. It can be a very daunting experience, but the good Lord gives us an outstretched arm to save us the pain and stress. He says, when our ways please Him, the natural outcome will be that even our enemies will be at peace with us. This means, besides our enemies, all other things will be at peace with us, nature, friends, the work of our hands, our children etc. Above all else, even our enemies will be at peace with us.
In light of this life-long guarantee for peace, let us be encouraged to live such that our ways please our heavenly Father. Knowledge of His word and the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth, while obedience to the word of God in our hearts will make our ways please Him. By the truth of His word, our gracious God will cause every enemy standing in the way of our progress to be at peace with us. Family members, In-laws, friends, bosses or outright enemies will find reason to call us blessed. Remind yourself of instances where enemies of God's people have turned around to be at peace with them. Claim this promise through prayers, it is well...
Prayer: Loving Father, thank you for your promise. I believe your word and appreciate your kindness. I thank you Lord for my enemies, by the work of your hands in my life they will all recognize you as Lord and worship you. Manifest your glory dear God, help me to walk in your ways I pray in Jesus name.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Oct. 25 2010 - Psalms 2-4 (OT), Revelations 9 (NT).
