Faith Words: Peace In Me

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We were in quarantine last Sunday, so we couldn’t go to church in person. As it turned out, we were able to worship online with our family at Main Street Baptist Church in Georgetown. Our granddaughter sang in the youth choir. Being Christmas time, the entire service was so joyful, so beautiful. 

The preacher presented a wonderful sermon depicting the birth and early life of Christ from Joseph’s point of view. Joseph was a good man who loved God but still his faith was tested by the news that Mary was with child by the Holy Spirit. 

It was a very moving story. Joseph had faith but he also had doubts. In the end, his faith won out. The way the preacher put it was that Joseph’s struggle had him doubting his beliefs and believing his doubts at first. But because he believed God - because he trusted God - he end up believing his beliefs and doubting his doubts. 

When he said that, a light came on. That’s the key to peace: believing our beliefs and doubting our doubts. If we trust God, the peace of God will reign in us. 

Glory to God!

Patrice

Isaiah‬ ‭26:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.

Comments

Sheree Denny said…
Luke 2:11 NIV

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
December 19, 2021 at 7:17 PM
Carol Rea said…
1 Peter 5:15b NIV

God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.
December 20, 2021 at 11:03 AM
Kim OConnor said…
Job 5:9 NIV

He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.
June 7, 2022 at 11:32 AM
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