RECIPE FOR PEACE

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.  In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 KJV

Rev. Warren D. Cornell wrote the inspiring hymn “Wonderful Peace”.  I love the words in this hymn.  It is one of my favorite hymns.  “I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace, Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control; For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day, And His glory is flooding my soul!”

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3).  If we will trust Jesus and keep Him first in our thoughts, Jesus will keep us in perfect peace.  Not only does Jesus give us peace, He also gives us happiness.  We have a loving Saviour.

Pastor Ira F. Stanphill wrote a beautiful and inspiring hymn about Jesus “Happiness Is The Lord”.  “Happiness is to know the Savior, Living a life within His favor, Having a change in my behavior, Happiness is the Lord.”  I invited Jesus into my heart on August 14, 1980 and I have been so happy and peaceful.

Jesus gives us peace and happiness and He gives us something else.  He also gives us joy.  “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11).  If you want joy, stay in the presence of Jesus.  O how He loves you!

Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus.  Precious Saviour, I love You with all of my heart.  Thank You for loving me so much that You died for my sins.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

March 13, 2015