Peace for the Soul
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PEACE FOR THE SOUL
3 John 2 NKJV
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
1. THE ENVIRONMENT OF HEAVEN
Psalm 23:1–6, NKJV
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
John 10:11 NKJV
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
2. JESUS IS PEACE
John 14:27 NKJV
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Isaiah 53:5 NKJV
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
Colossians 1:20
and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
Psalm 55:18
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me.
Shalom- Peace Hebrew
1. Completeness, soundness, welfare, peace
2. Completeness (in number)
3. Safety, soundness (in body)
4. Welfare, health, prosperity
5. Peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment
6. Peace, friendship
7. Peace (from war)
The Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word shalom, which expresses the idea of wholeness, completeness, or tranquility in the soul that is unaffected by outward circumstances or pressures. The word eirene strongly suggests the rule of order in place of chaos. When a person is dominated by (“peace”), he has a calm, inner stability that results in the ability to conduct himself peacefully, even in the midst of circumstances that would normally be very nerve- racking, traumatic, or upsetting.
3. OUR UMPIRE
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.
4. OUR POSITION IN LIFE
Ephesians 6:13 says “having done all to stand”(firmly in your place).
Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 119:165 NKJV
Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.