PEACE
Proverbs 12:15-25Devotional:- “Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy” (v.20) NKJV
Two virtues often work together, and they are hardly separable; they are peace and joy. You cannot have one without the other. The moment one of them is with you, it will draw the second. This is because they are both products of God’s presence. Wherever the kingdom of God is established either in the house or office, surely peace and joy of the Lord will be present there (Galatians 5:22, Romans 14:17).
The scripture we read today said there shall be joy for those who promote peace. Jesus says Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9). And you know that God dwell in the heart of His children (I Corinthians 3:16). You also know that God’s presence commands joy (Psalms 16:11).
When you receive God’s grace for joy, peace also follows you. A sorrowful man is a dangerous man. Sorrow promotes violence in the heart of man and can easily be demonstrated. Do you want to live a peaceful life? Then chose joy. The virtue of joy in a man will always swallow discouragement and fear. It rather gives hope. This makes him maturely handle crises and bring them to peace. If you want peace in your heart or in the house, then consciously bring joy, and peace will start to reign. See, your season of rest and peace has come; now your life will gain peace in Jesus' name.
Prayer: Lord, make me to enjoy your peace and joy from now on.
“WHERE THERE IS JOY, PEACE WILL ALSO BE THERE”