Does God Still Speak Today? (Part 4)

I have been covering the different ways that God speaks to us.  In the first three posts I talked about how God speaks to us through His Word, the Holy Spirit, and inward witness.  If you haven't read them be sure to check them out as well.  It is important to know that of the six ways God speaks to us the first two, His Word and the Holy Spirit are the most prevalent. Remember, as Christians our relationship with God has a lot to do with how well we hear Him.  In this post I will cover the fourth way God speaks to us and that is through peace in your heart.  This post will contain several passages of scripture and I will let the scripture speak for itself.

Peace In Your Heart

• Philippians 4:7 -- "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."  God speaks to us through a peace in our hearts and minds.  If you are struggling with a certain decision, be assured if God is directing you a certain way, there will be great peace in your heart.
• Colossians 3:15 -- "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."  When God is speaking peace will rule your heart.
• Psalm 34:14 -- "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it."  God's peace is something that we should look for and desire.
• Isaiah 26:3 -- "Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee."  God offers us perfect peace when we trust in Him and keep our hearts and mind focused on Him.
• John 14:27 -- "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."  There is much in the world today that will trouble the hearts of men.  But Jesus assured us that we can have His peace in our hearts.

Next week I will cover the final two ways God speaks.

-- Pastor Temple