Peace of Christ
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Let the Peace of Christ Be Your Referee
By Zac Poonen0PRO 16:7ISA 26:3MAT 5:23JHN 14:27ROM 14:17EPH 4:3PHP 4:7COL 3:15JAS 3:181PE 3:11Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of allowing the peace of Christ to act as a referee in our hearts, guiding us when we stray from God's will. He illustrates this with a football analogy, explaining that just as a referee signals fouls, our conscience alerts us when we have done wrong, requiring us to make amends before moving forward. Poonen stresses that if we ignore this inner referee, our actions, no matter how good, will not be counted until we set things right. He encourages believers to recognize agitation as a sign that the peace of Christ has been disrupted and to take immediate steps to restore that peace. Ultimately, he calls for obedience to this inner peace to ensure we remain aligned with God's will.
The Very Peace of Christ
By David Wilkerson0PSA 29:11ISA 26:3MAT 11:28JHN 14:27JHN 16:14JHN 16:33ROM 15:13PHP 4:7COL 3:152TH 3:16David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound promise of Jesus in John 14:27, where He offers His peace to the disciples, a peace that is unlike anything the world can provide. This assurance comes at a critical moment as the disciples face the impending trial of Christ's crucifixion, highlighting the contrast between worldly peace and the deep, abiding peace of Christ. Wilkerson explains that this peace is made accessible through the Holy Spirit, who reveals Christ to believers and guides them through their challenges. The sermon reassures that even in turmoil, the peace of Christ remains a constant source of strength and comfort for those who believe. Ultimately, the message is about embracing the peace that comes from knowing Christ and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.