When God says …
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” (Proverbs 16:7 NKJV)
He gives a profound promise, we have true peace when we please God!
However, it is impossible for man to please God by his self-effort. Scriptures described all righteous acts of man as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). But, thanks be to our Lord, we have good news! In Christ Jesus by faith, He counted us right with him through the cleansing by the blood of His Son. The good works that manifest as fruit of our faith in Christ bring God glory and pleasure (Ephesians 2:10).
Yes, it is only by faith in Christ, mankind can be pleasing to God. Scripture says, when we submit to His lordship and are raised with Him, we are hidden in Christ (Colossians 3:3). When God looks at us, He sees Jesus. The light of Jesus shines through us and His love reigns in us. The power of His love is expressed in our life. And, we can be at peace with our enemies. The Holy Spirit works through us to fulfill His command - “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."(Matthew 5:44)
As children of the Most High God, we are empowered by the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit. Not by our effort to observe the law, but only by His grace through faith in Jesus, we can please God (Hebrews 11:6). Yes, by faith! We are called to -“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” (Romans 12:18-21 NLT)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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