(KINGDOM OF GOD FAMILY)
PREVIEW CLASS
August 15, 2021.
THEME: IN TIME LIKE THIS
Unit One
MAN'S DISCONNECTION
TOPIC
PEACE BECOMES ELUSIVE
Lesson Two / Division Two
Last week we focused our study on FOUNDATION FOR PEACE and we were made to understand that 1. Jesus, is the Founder of Peace and 2. The only place we can find peace is in Jesus Christ. Other sources are full of liars and deceit.
By the grace of God we shall be looking into the part two of our study today.
II. FINDING LASTING PEACE (Genesis 3:1ff; 4:1ff; Ezekiel 37:26; Matthew 11:28-30).
Anything that is lasting is somehow permanent, or continuing for a very long time, or indefinitely. Lasting peace is that permanent peace that continues till eternity. It is unending. There is nowhere on earth that this kind of peace can be found --- home, hospitals, club houses, etc. How do we solve this riddle?
A. PEACE IS LOST (Gen. 3:1ff; 4:1ff)
"There is no peace," says the Lord, "for the wicked" (Isaiah 48:22).
Gen. 3:1ff: There was peace between man and God because man didn't disobey God. The innocent harmony of Eden was then ruined by the entry of sin. The mistakes of Adam and Eve are typical of all sins, but as they were the parents of the whole human race their deeds had gravest consequences. No peace and no relationship between God and man like before.
It will be a great mistake if we fail to learn from the life lived by Adam and Eve.
Many churches started well with God but along the line they dance to the dictate of the devil in the name of doing this better and more advance than ever.
Many marriages started peacefully but suddenly the peace is no longer available simply because there were vacuumed created ignorantly by A party.
Adam and Eve try to defend themselves over the mistakes, this was an indication that there is no peace again.
So also instead of many people who made mistakes to admit their mistakes immediately they will be shifting the blame on some else.
Pastor shift blame on elders and Deaconesses while the elders and Deaconesses also shift the blame on the pastor. No one accepted to be guilty.
Once we fail to allow and maintain peace in our family, churches etc., we are indirectly given opportunity to the devil to strike against the family/church.
Once there is no peace God will allow those things will receive and control without having problems will become difficult to achieve.
Lamentation 5:4 NKJV
We pay for the water we drink, And our wood comes at a price.
Isaiah 3:1 Amplified Bible
Listen carefully, the Lord GOD of hosts is removing from Jerusalem and from Judah Both supply and support, the whole supply of bread And the whole supply of water.
Where there is no peace there is no joy, progress, success and there is no good news.
You can't leave in peace with men and turn against your Creator. The only way and place you can find lasting peace is to settle with your God and let Him lead in all things from today.
You, the church, society, the nations and every organization need peace therefore let's return to God now. He is the only source of peace.
B. PEACE ISN'T TOTALLY ELUSIVE (Ezek. 37:26; Matt. 11:28-30; 18:28)
Oxford Lexicon explained Elusive as: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Now this part B, let's us to know that PEACE IS NOT DIFFICULT to find, catch or achieve.
You can have peace in your family. The church that is not settle can still experience peace and the entire world inclusive.
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
The invitation start with "Come to me" and concluded with "I will give you rest"
You are not the first person to invite God. He has been inviting you right from the beginning of your life.
The best Invitation to enjoy the peace comes from God and we must appreciate it.
If it is difficult for you to forgive, you can't enjoy the peace of God. Learn to forgive all because Christ forgive all.
v. 28: Christ promises to give anyone who come to Him, rest.
The major target of the devil is to steal the peace given to man by God. He did it in the Garden of Eden. Hope he has not stolen yours? If yes, please return to God now.
Peace is not Elusive (not difficult to find, achieve) for those who accept the invitation of God. Move closer to God now. Accept His invitation. And stand with Him for the rest of your life.
May we not miss this Divine Invitation in Jesus name. Amen.
LESSONS DERIVED
1. Perfect peace eluded humanity the moment man rejected the Prince of Peace.
2. Individual peace is a function of our relationship with the Prince of Peace.
QUESTIONS
1. Jesus is the foundation of Peace anywhere. Do you agree?
2. Advise the world government on how to restore the lost peace in the world.
Please make your contributions. God bless you.