GOD’S WORD FOR JULY 11

We are reading from a daily devotional  called “Running To Win” written by Erwin Lutzer  and the late, great D.L. Moody.   Erwin Lutzer is a light in our day as D.L. Moody was in his.  Besides his many ministries, and many books, Pastor Lutzer was Senior Pastor at Moody Church in Chicago for 36 years and now serves as Pastor Emeritus there.  He is  Chancelor and a former professor at Moody Bible Institute, where he taught Theology and Ministry, and now has numerous radio teachings.

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BUILT ON PEACE

Isaiah 57:20

“But the wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt,”

D.L.MOODY

The only thing that can keep us from peace is sin.  God turns the way of the wicked upside down.  “There is no peace or the wicked.” Says God in Isaiah 48:22.  They are like the troubled sea that cannot rest, casting up filth and mire all the while; but peace with God by faith in Jesus Christ, peace through the knowledge of  forgiven sin is like a rock – the waters go dashing and surging past, but peace remains.

ERWIN LUTZER

Everybody wants peace, but there are certain thieves that rob us of our peace.  I’m talking about guilt, self-hatred, anger, and jealousy; those inner sins of the spirit steal our peace.  Then there are outward things like financial struggles and conflict with people that also rob us; perhaps you even have a person in mind right now who has robbed you of peace.  bitterness robs us of peace.

We need to renew our faith in the gospel of peace.  “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.   For He himself is our peace.”  (Ephesians 2:13-14).

It’s not just that He brings peace.  He IS PEACE.  You see, the good news of the gospel is, “since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1).  Jesus brings peace because He is peace;  He is also the only one who can bring peace between you and God

Moody frequently returned to the topic of peace, and for a good reason: We need to be reminded that peace is available to those who come to God  Our burdens must be transferred from our shoulders to Christ who cares for us.

PRAYER

Father, may I be given grace to cast my burdens unto Your shoulders and receive the gift of peace

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Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you,

I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

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Psalm 103:5

Who satisfies your mouth with good things,

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Psalm 107:9

For He satisfies the longing soul,

And fills the hungry soul with goodness

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Micah 7:7

…..God will hear me

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Genesis 16:13

I have seen Him who sees me

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Psalm 138:8

The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

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Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.

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Isaiah 54:17

No weapon formed against you shall prosper,

And every tongue which rises against you in judgment

You shall condemn.

This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,

And their righteousness is from Me,”

Says the Lord.

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Psalm 46:1-5

God is our refuge and strength,

A very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

Even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Though its waters roar and be troubled,

Though the mountains shake with its swelling.

There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,

The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.

God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;

God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.

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