Series “#OOTD” – Sermon #5  “Divine Peace” 

Series “#OOTD” – Sermon #5  “Divine Peace” 

Ephesians 6:10-13 (TPT) “Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of his explosive power flowing in and through you.”

Watchman Nee (Sit Walk Stand) “For our part, we need not struggle to occupy ground that is already ours. In Christ we are conquerors, nay, “more than conquerors” (Rom. 8: 37). In Him, therefore, we stand. Thus, today we do not fight for victory; we fight from victory. We do not fight in order to win, but because in Christ we have already won. Overcomers are those who rest in the victory already given to them by their God. When you fight to get the victory, then you have lost the battle at the very outset.”

Ephesians 6:14 (TPT) “Put on truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph.,…” 

(AMP)  “So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist …”

Belt Of Truth

Victory or defeat is determined by the loins. Strength is in the loins.

The roman soldier kept his money, his sword, his writing instruments, and his garments tucked in his belt.  A person not established in truth will be poor, defenseless, misunderstood, and unkempt.

If you don’t fix yourself in truth you pervert all other instruments of war.

Truth is the first piece of armour. 

Truth is the central piece of armour.

Not the accumulation of information but foundational sincerity of heart.

Breastplate Of Righteousness

2 Corinthians 5:21 (AMP) “He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness].”

Romans 5:17 “For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.”

Shoes Of Peace

Battle boots were a high priority.  So much so that they budgeted the same amount of money for their boots as they did their swords.  They must be strong and durable.  They must give great protection.  They must give stability and balance.

Romans 16:20 “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.” 

Ephesians 6:15 “…shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.”

Ephesians 6:15 (NLT) “For shoes, (having NKJV) put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.”

Psalm 85:10 “…righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” 

Isaiah 32:17 “…the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.” 

Righteousness – peace are connected. 

No peace check your righteousness.

Mark 4:39 “Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.”

Luke 24:36 “Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, ‘Peace to you.’”

Definition Peace:

Hebrew “shalom” :– completeness, soundness, health, prosperity, security, welfare, peace. 

Greek “eirene” :– harmony, concord security, safety, prosperity, felicity, a peace and harmony that makes and keeps things safe and prosperous.

Results Of Standing Firm In Peace

1. Peace With God. 2. Peace Of God. 3. Peace In God. 4. Peace For God

1. Peace With God

Romans 5:1 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,…”

A Spiritual experience. 

Reconciled with God. God is for you. Not His enemy … loved embraced accepted.

Colossians 1:20  “…reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.” 

2. Peace Of God 

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” 

A Physiological Experience 

Peace established on the inside.  He makes the call on your emotions.

Philippians 4:7  “…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:23  “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

3. Peace In God 

Psalm 34:14 (Living Bible) “Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it.” 

Ephesians 4:3 “…endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” 

A Relational Experience 

Maintaining clear open relationships.

Romans 12:18 “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”

4. Peace For God 

Romans 10:15 “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” 

A Cosmological Experience 

Peace established in the cosmos. Manifesting His Kingdom.

Matthew 5:9  “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”

“Peace is not the absence of conflict it is the presence of justice.” Harrison Ford — (Airforce One)

We must bring peace to the deceived, sick, poor, broken, and the lost. 

2 Corinthians 5:20  “…we are ambassadors for Christ, …God were pleading through us: we implore you … be reconciled to God.”