The Glories of
Christ
December 9th
For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,
Ephesians 2:14
Daily Devotional
December 9th
What is this peace that surpasses all understanding, especially as this lost world continues to seek all forms of sin to find peace? The dividing wall in the temple partitioned off the court of the Gentiles from the areas accessible only to the Jews. Gentiles were considered extreme outcasts and the tension between themselves and the Jews lasted for thousands of years. The Gentiles were without hope, they were alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and the were separated from Christ. In fact, in their sinful rebellion, the Gentiles did not even want the true God as referenced in Romans 1:18-26. But Christ Himself broke down all these barriers in the lives of the Gentiles. Once they were far off but now Christ has brought them near. The Lord made them alive in Christ Jesus and by His grace through faith, the Gentiles now could be reconciled back to God. Peace with God and peace with the Jews. They now could know this peace that surpasses all understanding. Christ Himself is their peace. He is the source of this peace that they now have with God. Do you desire peace with the Lord? As Gentiles, the peace you need is the. peace that only God can provide through His Son Jesus. Be encouraged with this verse from Oh Holy Night. “Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is Love and His gospel is Peace. Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother, and in His name all oppression shall cease.”
-R. H.-
“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. There is no such thing.” —C.S. Lewis
About Lakeland FBC
Lakeland First Baptist seeks to glorify God by encouraging all people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, discipling them in spiritual growth, and equipping them to make disciples of the nations.
Send us a message or ask a question
Romans 1:18-26
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: