2026_03_01 God's Armor: Peace

We're in battle. We are standing on a rock. I I had this image as I was preparing the service, the sermon. This this soldier standing on a rock, and and the rock is a living rock. It's Christ, firmly grounded. And the wind and the waves, the attacks of the enemy, the challenges of life are howling around us, but we're firmly grounded on that rock. Indeed, you could actually say we are one with that rock because we're one with Jesus. And so that means that we are taking on the rockness of our Lord Jesus, and nothing can move us as we're firmly planted on that rock. [00:59:52] (40 seconds)  #StandOnTheRock

We renew our day, our our our hearts, and our minds in these truths daily. Then when the battle comes, Satan won't be able to lure you. He won't be able to condemn you. He won't be able to deceive you because you know that whatever may come, things are right between you and God. It is well with my soul. When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea bellows rule, whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well. [00:44:29] (39 seconds)  #RenewDailyPeace

What's more, when we're living free from guilt and shame and we're secure in the Lord's love and in our identity as his friends and his kids, The peace we experience within begins to permeate our closest relationships with our family members, those closest to us. When we are secure and satisfied in Christ, we are less defensive. We're less demanding, less defiant, less needy, more filled with grace and forgiveness. That brings peace into our homes. [00:47:28] (47 seconds)  #PeaceInTheHome

Those who've been reconcile who've been reconciled now have the ministry of reconciliation. That God this is our message, that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. What we've received, we proclaim to others. As Paul was speaking about feet and the good news, he had in mind an old testament prophecy from Isaiah chapter 52 verse seven. How beautiful in the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim shalom, peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, your God reigns. [00:53:46] (57 seconds)  #BringGoodNews

And, you get ready for battle before the battle begins. Right? I mean, it would be bad news if you're in the middle of the battle and you're stooping down trying to tie up your sandals. Right? Like, just a minute. Hold hold that swing of the sword while I get this ready here. Right? That's what we need to prepare in advance and daily re ground ourselves in these truths. This gives us firm footing in the battle. [00:45:40] (27 seconds)  #PrepareForBattle

That he has got his grip on us. You're at peace with God. Your sins are washed away. You're God's friend. You're his own child. His blessing and his favor is upon you, every believer. Rest in that. And as Ephesians four three says, make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. When we let wedges get into our relationship, we lose our footing. We must guard our relationship with others. We are one in the spirit. [00:56:10] (35 seconds)  #KeepTheUnity

I need to come before the lord, and I sometimes I do this before I even get out of bed. That's how bad I am. I mean, I can't even get out of bed. I just remember, I just I just sit there and I ponder and say, lord, I thank you that I'm your friend, that I'm loved by you, that I'm washed and clean, that we're right. This relationship's right with one another. And knowing that as I get up, I know I'm surrounded by him, and we can go into our day. [00:43:59] (30 seconds)  #StartWithPrayer

Through Jesus shed blood on the cross, your sins have been paid for, your sins have been washed away, you are reconciled to God. We're no longer at war with God. You become actually a friend of God, his child. He's your father. He loves you. He's cleansed you. He's for you. His blessing is over you. And that is a permanent condition for those who are believers in Christ Jesus. [00:40:21] (35 seconds)  #ReconciledForever