Wednesday: Peace
The Gospel for Every Day
Each day, we slow down to align our hearts with God’s Rhythms of Grace.
This series, we examine the portrait of the Extraordinarily Ordinary Christian Life.
This week, we meditate on the theme of Peace throughout Scripture.
Today’s Scripture
Even when things look stable on the outside, humans have wrestled for peace within since the fall. The peace of God is not merely an outward show, but is meant to work from the inside out.
Reading slowly, let God convict you by his truth and overwhelm you by his grace in Christ.
Philippians 4:1-8
1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.1
Gospel Meditation
Prayerfully meditate on the Scripture you just read using the rhythm Look Up, Look In, Look Out:
Look Up: What does this reveal about God?
Look In: What does this reveal about me?
Look Out: Where is Christ leading me today?
Closing Prayer
Inspired by Luke 22:47-53
Lord,
When you were betrayed by Judas, and by me, you saw to the other side to restoration
Thank you that you bring healing and peace even in the midst of our mess
May I receive your peace this new day and be a beacon of your reconciliation to the world
In the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace,
Amen.
