PEACE: UNDISTURBED WELL-BEING – (JAMES 3:18) "Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness." – James 3:18 (KSB) Peace is defined as undisturbed well-being, an inner state that confidently declares, “I am well, you are well, we are well, it is well, all is well.” This peace transcends circumstances, conditions, and external situations. It is a deep-rooted calm and assurance, a steady foundation beneath life’s storms. The Word of God teaches that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Peace is sustained by a mind focused on God, maintaining an undisturbed well-being beyond external chaos. Firstly, peace is something to be full of, not just a fleeting presence within. Like an overflowing cup, peace should spill over from within, touching the environment and setting a tone of calm even amid confusion. When peace fills your heart, no disturbance can interr...
Just Be Open! (Hebrews 3:15) "As has just been said: ‘Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.’" – Hebrews 3:15 (KSB) This verse calls us to be open, to listen with receptiveness and a tender heart. Openness is the gateway to divine communication. When we are open, we make room for God to speak, heal, and transform us from within. Firstly, open your ear. The words “ear” and “heart” share a root, revealing how deeply listening and loving are connected. To open your ear means to listen without an agenda, to receive rather than react. True listening invites understanding. It allows you to hear God’s whispers in the noise of life, and to recognize His presence in unexpected moments. Secondly, open your heart. When your ear is open to hear something new, your heart begins to feel differently. This openness allows compassion, empathy, and transformation to flow. A hardened hea...