Prince of Peace

When You Feel Like a Ragamuffin
09/03/2018
Do you ever feel like a ragamuffin; disheveled, poorly treated, and overlooked in the world; a modern day Cinderella? Everyone knows her story. Countless versions of it have been written and made into movies. Who doesn’t love the story line? If you’re a guy, the prince, you get your bride. If you’re the girl, you get swooped off your feet by the rich lord of the land who lives in a palace and reigns over his kingdom in peace. Guess what. If we’ve confessed Jesus as Lord, Cinderally’s story is ours.  Isaiah 9:6 tells us that Jesus is the PRINCE of peace for whom our soul yearns. Not only that, He’s chosen us ragamuffins to be His bride. We’re not forgotten or uncared for. Our Prince is coming and we will live in His kingdom joyfully ever after.

Jesus, PRINCE OF PEACE, thank You for coming to earth and receiving we who confess You as Lord to be Your bride. We can’t wait to come into Your glorious kingdom and live with You forever. 

“His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, PRINCE OF PEACE.” Isaiah 9:6

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When You’re Tired of People Telling You “Chin Up”
08/22/2018

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Do you ever get perturbed when someone tells you “chin up,” that everything will get better? I get it. People may be well intentioned, but the fact is, things may not get better. We may not be able to keep our marriage together. Our child may have special needs the rest of their life. Our job may be tough. A person may refuse to forgive us. That’s why 2 Thessalonians 3:16  tells us to find our peace in Jesus, the Lord of peace. Is it easy? No. But, it’s real. I experienced it when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I experienced it when my parents were dying. In John 14:27, Jesus describes His peace as “out of this world.” In other words, it comes from heaven into our hearts so we can go through our day with inner peace. Moving the direction of our chin doesn’t change anything. Opening our heart and asking the Prince of Peace to fill it changes everything. 

Thank You, Prince of PEACE, that You supercede circumstances. Fill us with Your peace.

“Now may the LORD of PEACE Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance.”

2 Thessalonians 3:16

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Praise to the PRINCE of PEACE
09/06/2017

“His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, PRINCE OF PEACE.”

Chaos. Devastation. War. Destruction. Loss. Pain. Suffering.

Why is it that we’re surprised by them? Why do they feel so wrong? Why is it that everything in our being resists them? The answer is because God created us in His image and He is the Prince of Peace.  We resist because we live on earth where Satan is the prince of the power of the air.  We resist because we live in a world where there is devastation brought on by the ruler of this world.

What can we do? We can steady our eyes on the hope set before us. The Prince of Peace, Christ Jesus, is returning in the clouds. The believer’s eternal home is with Him. We can pray that His Holy Spirit fill our spirit with peace. We can rest in the knowledge that while Satan rules the world, Jesus rules over us. We can live as Christ’s lights in the world. We can offer Christ’s peace to others.

Jesus, PRINCE OF PEACE, we need You and long for Your reign in our hearts and over this world. Come quickly. 
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PRINCE of PEACE
09/09/2013

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” 

   Isaiah 9:6

“The United States has intercepted an order from an Iranian official instructing militants in Iraq to attack U.S. interests in Baghdad in the event….”  “Group opposition to attack…. ”  “Supporters of attack argue….” PEACE. WILL IT EVER COME? Reread Isaiah 9:6. Is there anyone on whom the government can rest and who will bring about peace? Yes, the Prince of Peace. Keep your eyes heavenward, friends, in praise Him who is returning in the clouds. 

Lord Jesus, PRINCE OF PEACE, what a glorious day it will be when we see YOU returning in the clouds, just as You said You would! You will bring Peace, for You are THE PRINCE OF PEACE! All praise to You!

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

 

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