The theme for John Macarthur Daily Devotional January 2 2023 is ”Experiencing God’s Peace”
Here is today’s John Macarthur daily devotionals designed for your today’s spiritual refreshment. Kindly read today’s teaching by John Macarthur, meditate on the word of God and endeavor to act in accordance with them. As you start your day with God through his word, may he go before you to perfect all you have to do today.
Read John Macarthur Daily Devotional January 2 2023:
SCRIPTURE: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 1:2).
True peace is God’s gift to those who love and obey Him.
Throughout history mankind has sought peace through military alliances, balances of power, and leagues of nations. Yet lasting peace still remains an elusive dream. Even during times of relative peace, nations struggle with internal strife and crime.
The Bible says that man on his own cannot know peace because he is alienated from its source. But we need not despair. True peace is immediately available from God our Father (the God of peace—Rom. 15:33), and the Lord Jesus Christ (the Prince of Peace—Isa. 9:6). It’s a gift of God’s grace to those who love and obey Jesus Christ.
The New Testament so clearly teaches the inextricable link between God’s grace and peace that “Grace to you and peace” became a common greeting in the early church. Grace is God’s great kindness toward those who are undeserving of His favor but who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. It is the fountain and peace is the stream. As recipients of His grace, we have peace with God (Rom. 5:1)—we are reconciled to Him through faith in His Son and we will never experience His wrath. We also have the peace of God (Phil. 4:7)—the Spirit’s way of assuring us that God is in control even in the midst of difficult circumstances. That’s why Paul calls it the peace that surpasses all comprehension (Phil. 4:7).
Suggestions for Prayer
- Thank God that you have peace with Him through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Ask the Spirit to reveal any sin that might be hindering God’s peace from ruling in your heart. Be prepared to respond in confession and repentance.
- Ask for opportunities to demonstrate God’s peace to others today.
For Further Study
Read Philippians 4:6-7.
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