Daily Manna from Heaven

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” -Philippians 4:9

A comedian making light of God’s instruction to Noah, mimics his response to God’s call, saying, “What do you want, God? I didn’t do nuthin’!” That was supposed to be humor, but it underlines a pretty common belief that God won’t bother you if you don’t bother Him. Sadly enough, individuals who prefer to live independently of their Maker live in rebellion against Him and are the real losers, not because of God’s wrath but because of the blessings which they are denied.

Only those who really know God come to an understanding of how great is His love and compassion towards them who fear Him and walk in the light of His Word. I’ve been thinking of some of the qualifying phrases which describe God’s nature. For example, Jeremiah records the words of God Himself, who said, “I and the LORD, the God of all mankind.” Then God asked the question, “Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 3:27). It’s a truth which is comforting when we have needs and knock on heaven’s door in prayer.

But what most speaks to my heart are three phrases found in the New Testament which describe God as “the God of peace,” “the God of all comfort,” and “the God of hope.” First, let’s take that phrase found five times in the New Testament, “The God of peace.” In his letters to the church at Rome, Philippi, and Thessalonica—places where Paul had ministered—he refers to God as the God of peace. Then the writer of Hebrews ended his letter with this blessing: “May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever” (Hebrews 13:20-21).

What you may not know, which people knew in the first century, is that knowing God as the God of peace stood in direct opposition to pagan gods, who were anything but peaceful. Their wrath had to be satisfied through sacrifices, sometimes even the sacrifice of infants, whose deaths were supposed to assuage the wrath of God.

If there is one thought which can revolutionize your thinking and your concept of God it’s the understanding that God is a God of peace, that as the writer of Hebrews stresses, the very gift of His Son, who came to our planet and lived, died and rose again, was a gift of peace.

When Jesus was crucified at the hands of the Roman soldiers, He left behind a pretty small estate: a seamless robe which had been woven by hand, probably by one of the women who ministered to Him; but He did leave a legacy of peace. He said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).

The Greek word for peace, fÕfÙfâfØfÞfÑ, means “to bind together.” In addition to the translation “peace” it also means “harmony” and “tranquility.” If you find yourself at war with God, it’s time to stop fighting. The truce was declared 2000 years ago. Stop running and hiding in the jungle of fear and misunderstanding and realize God does love you, and that there is peace and tranquility for those who come to know and love Him. Paul wrote to the Ephesians and said, “He himself [referring to Christ] is our peace…” (Ephesians 2:14). It’s still true for all who come to know the God of peace.

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Do You Want Inner Peace?

Nope, It Doesn’t Just Come From Being Quiet, Spa Treatments, Meditation, and Breathing Exercises.

Let Me Tell You How You Can Have Inner Peace

No Matter How Busy You Are…

I have a crazy schedule.

But despite this, I do enjoy inner peace.

By the end of this article, I’ll share with you the secret to my inner peace, and how you too can enjoy it—no matter how busy you are.

But first, let me give you an idea of how insane my schedule is.

I’m writing this article in a train.

Crossing through Switzerland.

Yesterday, I was in Scotland.

The day before, England.

In the next four months, I’m flying to Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Macau, Israel, Jordan, US, and Canada.

Sometimes, I pinch myself.

This traveling stuff is what I see James Bond do in his movies.

But I’m no Secret Agent.

I’m a simple servant of God.

And unlike 007, I didn’t shoot anyone or stop a super villain from annihilating the world. All I did was care for people. I told them stories of God’s love. (Some call what I do preaching. I just call it “happy storytelling”.)

And here’s the secret of my inner peace….

My Secret To Inner Peace Is Having “The Reason” For Everything I Do

James Bond has a license to kill.

I have a license to care.

Sorry for being corny, but that’s what I really do.

The stuff I do is as varied as the shoes of Imelda.

But they all come from one powerful source, which I call “The Reason”.

This is “The Reason” why I travel around the world.

This is “The Reason” why I got married and have kids.

This is “The Reason” why I write books and publish mags.

This is “The Reason” why I broadcast on TV and Radio.

This is “The Reason” why I start organizations.

This is “The Reason” why I serve the poorest of the poor.

This is “The Reason” why I run businesses and do investments.

What is The Reason? I care for people.

Caring for people is the reason for my daily life.

It’s the reason for every thing that I do.

Don’t Bow To Me Yet; I Fail As Much As You Do!

Before you think of bowing to me, canonizing me a saint, and cutting my hair for holy relics, let me make one thing very clear: I don’t always think this way.

I get selfish.

I get grouchy.

I get lazy.

I get mean.

Oh man, God knows how much I fail.

And whenever I do something out of selfishness—I feel a disturbance within. Something isn’t right. Like a jigsaw puzzle with a missing piece. This disquiet, this un-peace, this chaos, pokes me within and tells me that I’ve lost my God-ordained path. That I’ve lost my destiny.

Believe me. Inner peace doesn’t come from being quiet, having spa treatments, meditations, and breathing exercises—as good as all these are. The peace we feel from these activities will all be short-lived.

Here’s where real inner peace comes from…

You Need Soul Alignment—

The Only Thing That Can Give You Inner Peace

Real Inner peace comes from what I call Soul Alignment.

That means your life—which consists of your actions, words, and thoughts—are aligned to the ultimate purpose of your soul. That ultimate purpose has been written by God in every fiber and DNA of your soul.

That ultimate purpose is to love.

Bottom-line, Soul Alignment means aligning yourself to God’s love.

No wonder Jesus said that the greatest commandment is this: Love one another as I have loved you.

And when you have Soul Alignment, you have inner peace.

(An excerpt from Bo Sanchez)

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