I begin not knowing the end; I am appreciating the beginning though.
Beth Moore.
Praying God’s Word.
Page 124. She said Peace is the fruit of authority. God’s authority.
Read it.
And now I’m here.
Peace is the fruit of authority. God’s authority.
Fruit – like a product of something. Like in Galatians the Fruit of the Spirit. (see Galatians 5:22-23)
Peace is the fruit of authority. God’s authority.
So when my soul, my very being is at peace that must mean I am acknowledging and obeying the authority of GOD over me. Like, I am not kicking against His ways and will. Right?
So like when my soul is not at peace? When I am all out of sorts, agitated, ticked off, and about to hurt somebody with my words? Am I at that moment resisting the authority of GOD over me and thus peace has died on the branch?
Happens, doesn’t it? And then there is this:
1 John 1:9 (KJV) 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. source
Awash! – full to the point of flowing over –