Sunday Re-Cap 17th December 2010

Experiencing Real Peace
by. Ps. Abel Phillips

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.

Peace I leave with you… are the legal terms that has to do with an inheritance; that is a will & testament and what’s the moral of that: You have the right to the inheritance of Peace.
What Jesus’ words teach us:
 1. Our Inheritance is God’s Peace
 2. Jesus Christ’s own Peace
 3. The World’s Peace is Limited
 4. Our Peace is a Gift

So how does a person get on the pathway to receiving this REAL PEACE?
 1. Establish a True Relationship with Jesus Christ. (Is 9:6 - Jesus the Prince of Peace)
The real peace only starts by our relationship with Jesus

 2. Obey and Receive the Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Rom 8:5-6
5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (see also Gal 5:22-23)

 3. Depend on the Word of God.
The Word of God is quick, sharp and power to lead us to His transcending peace.

 4. Focus our Attention on God.
Isa 26:3 -3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

 5. Let the Lord Carry our Burdens
1 Pet 5:7 - casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you
Matt 11:28 - Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Phil 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 6. Care about Others
1 Tim 2:1-2
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men (and women), 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.