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Hello my friend,  

 

Good morning!

Yesterday I read this devotional of "Deeper Walk" and I though I share it with you. 


"And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever."
   Isaiah 32:17 ESV

"Quietness and trust forever" sounds like one more noble intellectual concept that will never be realized. For as long as there have been people, there has been fighting, killing and war.

This biblical promise from God to us can be realized, but it will never be completely brought about by man's effort. However, through fellowship with the Holy Spirit, we can begin to see the that fruit of righteousness that is peace shine brighter in our cities and neighborhoods. When we live in accordance with Scripture, and love Jesus by obeying his commands (John 14:15), his righteousness in our lives can and will result in peace. This does not mean we will live at peace with every living person, for Jesus himself said, "I have not come to bring peace, but a sword" (Matthew 10:34). But indeed, if we are living as servants in following the footsteps of Christ we will live peacefully with many. We will labor to deal generously with men, all the while seeking to lead them to repentance in love.

Righteousness does result in peace, but do not compromise with evil in order to fabricate peace. Righteousness is peace, but peace is not righteousness.

Have you fabricated peace through timidity, or pursued it in righteousness?"

 

This devotion is adapted from shortdailydevotions.com. Used with permission.

Source:  www.RelevantMagazine.com 


 

Have a great weekend!

Blessings,

    

Julieta Reyes Flores