“SHALOM!”… It’s is a Hebrew greeting meaning peace. It is used to confer peace, security, well-being, or welfare of an individual or a group of individuals.
There are so many things in life that would rob us of what “SHALOM” represents … even for Christians!
In my Bible reading this morning during my time of “coffee with the Lord” I read this well-known encouragement and exhortation to followers of Jesus…
I believe it expresses the keys to “SHALOM” FOR CHRISTIANS in all kinds of circumstances and situations that would rob us of “God-given peace!” For Apostle Paul those situations included injustice, prison, and the needs of fellow Christians in the churches… Here it is – read it, reflect on it, and respond!
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your reasonableness [a difficult word to translate, but one that emphasizes the character and demeanor that ought to character of Christians] be known to everyone! … Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING (“SHALOM”), will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus! (From Philippians 4:4–7)
“SHALOM” to you today from Philippians 4:4-7!!!
Coffee With The Lord 