The Peace of God Day 10
Wednesday, January 22
The Peace of God Day 10
When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. Proverbs 16:7
Living in peace isn’t always easy. True peace often feels impossible when dealing with enemies or those who oppose us. It demands humility, patience, and a willingness to resolve conflicts. Similarly, pursuing a holy life is an ongoing process of aligning our thoughts and actions with God’s Word. Together, these efforts—seeking peace and striving for holiness—create a life that reflects God’s heart and allows us to experience His presence more fully.
Proverbs 16:7 offers a powerful promise: when our lives align with God’s will, He can turn even the hearts of our adversaries toward peace. This verse reminds us that peace doesn’t always depend on the actions or attitudes of others; it begins with our obedience to God.
Living in a way that pleases God requires humility, kindness, and integrity. It means choosing to respond to hostility with love and grace, reflecting Christ’s example. When we honor God in our behavior—choosing His ways over retaliation, gossip, or resentment—He works on our behalf, often softening hearts and diffusing conflict in ways we could never achieve on our own.
This doesn’t mean every conflict will be resolved or every enemy will become a friend, but it does mean that God’s peace will guard our hearts, and His sovereignty will work for our good.
📍ACTION
- Reflect on your relationships and ask: Am I behaving in a way that pleases God, even toward those who oppose me?
- Pray for wisdom to respond to difficult people with grace and patience.
- Trust that God is at work behind the scenes to bring peace, even in challenging situations.
Evening Thought (8 PM Theme):
“Put on spiritual armor and use the tools given by God” – Ephesians 6:14-16
Vs. 14 – the belt of truth holds everything together. Truth is the foundation of our spiritual defense.
Vs. 15 – Paul speaks of having “your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” Footwear in battle is essential for standing firm and moving forward.
Vs. 16 – Here we are instructed to “take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” The shield of faith protects our peace from the lies, temptations, and doubts that the enemy hurls at us.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to live in a way that pleases You, even when faced with opposition. Teach me to trust in Your ability to bring peace, even with my enemies. May my actions reflect Your love, and may my obedience to You create opportunities for reconciliation. Thank You for being my defender and for working all things for good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.