Peace On Earth

Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace;  they find rest as they lie in death. 

We live in a world where there is little peace. We always sing that song that says, "peace on earth," but that will never happen until the 1,000 year reign of Jesus Christ. So what does that mean for us? It's an opportunity to be bold and courageous. There are several verses that say, "do not be afraid." We don't have to fear anything on earth. God has already made a way for the upright and prepared a place for those that love and believe in Him.

God never forgets about anything He created. It's not in His character to forget about us. He loves each and every single person He has created. You've heard the saying, "God hates the sin, not the person."There are seven things God hates: envy, anger, lust, gluttony, sloth, pride, and greed. God has made it very clear the things we should refrain from, but to often these are the very sins we struggle with the most. We have to learn to get rid of the old self and learn to live in the new self everyday.


What are some of the things you struggle with from time to time? What are some areas in your life you need to improve on? It is never to late to ask for forgiveness. Even if you're on your death bed there is still time to make Jesus the Lord of your life. My hope is that you will let God have control of your life today and see how God will use you to do so many wonderful things for His glory. 

Learn to live right with one another and care for each other. Jesus washed His disciples' feet including the one who betrayed Him, Judas. There will be Judas' in your life. Choose to pray and forgive them today.