Monday, February 13, 2017

Devotion - Monday, February 13

Paul opens his letter to Timothy the way he opens most of his letters:  "Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord."

God is surely gracious to us, and extends his mercy.  What are to make of the offering of "peace"?

Peace is much more than the absence of conflict.  Peace is something other than avoiding hostility.  Peace involves tranquility and calmness and relief from worries.

Paul opens his letter to Timothy with an acknowledgement of what the truly important things are.  Without grace, mercy, and peace, it is difficult to move to other things.

Let's remind one another (constantly) that God's grace and mercy are ours.  Then, let's assist one another in experiencing the peace which comes from such assurances. We may face stressful realities and there are always emotional demons lurking in the shadows.  We will not be blind to such, but we will remind one another and share with one another the confidence that God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord stand ready to bring that peace which we seek.

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