Finding Peace With God First
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
October 26th Sermon, Day 1
Have you ever tried to pour from an empty cup? It's impossible, isn't it? The same principle applies to peacemaking. Before we can bring peace to our relationships and communities, we must first experience peace with God ourselves.
Many of us carry burdens of guilt, shame, or anxiety that rob us of inner peace. We might try to fix everyone else's problems while our own hearts remain restless and troubled. But here's the beautiful truth: through Jesus Christ, we can have complete peace with our Creator. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He removed the barrier of sin that separated us from God. No longer do we need to live in fear of God's judgment or wonder if we're good enough.
We've been declared righteous through faith, and this brings a deep, lasting peace that the world cannot give or take away. This isn't just a one-time experience—it's a daily reality we can live in. When we start each day knowing we're loved, forgiven, and accepted by God, we approach conflicts and challenges from a place of security rather than insecurity. We don't need to defend ourselves constantly or prove our worth through winning arguments.
Peace with God transforms how we see ourselves and others. It gives us the emotional and spiritual resources we need to be peacemakers rather than peace-breakers. When our hearts are at rest in God's love, we can extend that same grace to those around us.
Bible Verse
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." - Romans 5:1
Reflection Question
What areas of your life feel restless or troubled, and how might experiencing deeper peace with God change how you approach those situations?
Quote You can't share what you don't have. And so that's why true peacemaking begins with making peace with God.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the peace You've given me through Jesus Christ. Help me to rest in Your love and forgiveness today, and let that inner peace overflow into all my relationships. Amen.
