Overcome evil.....with Peace!

More killing, more violence and more hate is the news of the day. There is a famine in this land. The missing element is peace. How do people who are about to die at the hands of Isis keep their faith? They are filled with peace. Peace is the evidence of a pure heart, clean mind and a sanctified soul. After walking down this path of faith for over forty years I still find myself needing more peace. I worry too much, I fret too much and I complain too much. God has given me every need along the way, healed my body, lifted my head, restored my vision and cleansed my soul. My peace is hurt when I focus too much on the news instead of on my Savior. Yes, this world is in sad shape, but my Lord has overcome this world and he will help me overcome as well.

7-24-2015      Luke 7:18-23

S.       18And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.19And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? Or look we for another? 20When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? Or look we for another? 21And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. 22Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. 23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

O.      Jesus sends word back to John of who he is after demonstrating his power.

A.      I must live my faith by my actions, my deeds and by my words.

P.       Father; you have given me power to live a victorious Christian life. Teach me your values and increase my faith. Amen.