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Devotional - 13th July 2020

'I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace Him that is afar off, and him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him' (Isaiah 57:19).

"The fruit of the lips" is sacrifice of praise to God (Hebrews 13:15); giving Him praise and Thanksgiving continuously. We are to give God, our Creator, true praise at all times, because He is worthy of it. This fruit that God created is the good fruit, the true fruit that is worth gathering. Christ's lips speak peace and gives peace to all who believes.  He is our peace; as the Peacemaker he promises us His peace. He promised to give it, and  leave it with His disciples, when they have tribulation in the world. He wants the same for us! Just as the Apostles were given the mandate to preach the gospel first to the Jews that was near, (but afar off from God) and then to the Gentiles that were afar off in distance, but also from God; we too are called to bring the Gospel of Peace  to the world, near and far. God promises to heal his people, even though He knew their ways. By filling the earth with the message of peace, we too will experience that spiritual peace in our hearts. It is when we recognised or become conscious of our true condition, where the flesh is warring against the spirit that we are able to cry, "Peace, peace." God answered and said, "I have got this; I have  healed you, there is no need to worry." When you have been with Christ and has seen Him by faith, placing your trust in Him will enable you to sing, "Peace, peace." In your home, place of work,  place of worship, and your community you will exhibit that quiet spirit of "Peace, peace." God call us to repentance, as we come to Him, He promises to forgive us of our sins and heal us. "The fruit of the lips" which God created, will cause us to hear the tidings of peace, that will lead us to be filled with joy. Have you ever feel "afar off" from God? How was that experience? And did that experience led you nearer to God? As you reflect on these questions, may God's peace rest upon you, as you continue to give Him your sacrifice of praise.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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