Peace And Comfort
People all over the world still long for peace and safety in their otherwise chaotic lives.
Our discussion will focus on how deep it is to find peace in Christ and how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit can bring lasting comfort. It is a trip marked by the comfort of God’s promises and the knowledge that His love will never change.
Finding Peace In Christ
The promise of peace that goes beyond all reason is at the heart of the Christian faith. This peace can only be found in Christ. This part talks about the peaceful peace that comes from seeing Jesus as the Prince of Peace and feeling His Spirit’s presence.
Read and Learn More Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know
Peace That Surpasses Understanding
Romans 15:13 (NIV) – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Jesus The Prince Of Peace
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
John 16:33 (NIV) – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Finding Comfort In God’s Word
Amidst life’s trials and tribulations, the Word of God serves as a beacon of hope and a source of comfort for the weary soul. This section explores the solace found in immersing ourselves in Scripture, particularly during times of grief and sorrow, and the assurance of the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter.
Comfort In Times Of Grief
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
The Comforter The Holy Spirit
Romans 8:26 (NIV) – “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
Acts 9:31 (NIV) – “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.”
