For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17)
In Romans 14, the Apostle Paul discusses issues of conscience and how Christians should handle differences in personal convictions, particularly concerning dietary practices and observing special days. He emphasized that Christians should not judge or cause others to stumble over matters of food and drink, which are secondary, compared to the more important aspects of the Kingdom of God.
No wonder he concluded in Romans 14:17, "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." This is remarkable; it tells us what the Kingdom is about— righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost! This is what your life should be like every day; the effusion and manifestation of His righteousness, peace and joy.
It reminds of something beautiful that the Bible says in Isaiah 32:17, "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever." This is wonderful! So, first, the work of righteousness is peace; peace in your life, such that no matter what happens, you’re unperturbed, full of confidence, eternal joy, comfort, prosperity and rest.
Also, observe that it doesn’t say that the effect of this righteousness from the Kingdom of God is quietness and assurance for just two weeks, no; it’s forever! The 18th verse says, "And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places." While this prophecy points to what Israel will fully experience in the millennial reign of Christ, this is a present-hour reality for us in Christ today. We dwell in Christ; that is our peaceable habitation, our sure dwelling and quiet resting place. You have quietness, safety and security forever because of the righteousness of God given to us in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the gift of righteousness, which brings peace, quietness and assurance forever. I walk in the light as a child of light, lambent and luminous. I dwell in a peaceable habitation, secure, safe and at rest forever. Thank you for the eternal joy I have in the Holy Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
F U R T H E R S T U D Y
Psalm 85:9-10
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. (KJV)
Isaiah 32:16-18
16 The Lord ’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.
17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places,
in secure homes,
in undisturbed places of rest. (NIV)
Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (KJV)
1YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 14:53-72
Numbers 29-31
2YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 22:1-14
Exodus 20 27
Today Tuesday March 11th 2025
I am what God says I am, I have what God says I have, I can do what God says I can do, The whole world is mine, Of His fullness, I have received abundant great grace—grace heaped upon grace. I have grace before God, grace before men, i have grace in the air, i have grace in the water and under the water, i have grace on the ground and grace under the ground, i have grace everywhere and grace for every assignment; I’m walking in increased grace every day. my life is full of divine wisdom and favour every day. thank you Lord for blessing me and filling me with your love, righteousness, and indeed, with yourself. I’m gentle, i am patient, i am loving and kind, i express your wisdom, glory, beauty and love always. Christ is in me and i am in Him, as He is, so am I in this world, my life, my ministry, my family, my job, my business and all that concerns me are in order, I have come to a higher height in Christ. I am indeed blessed of the Lord, i am walking in preordained pathways of greatness, excellence and productivity. I am peaceful, i live a life of peace, and i dispense peace, I am favoured everywhere I go, I have uncommon Insight and foresight, I see increase in everything I do, i am perfectly beloved of God, i am completely blessed in all things. I am flourishing, I am supernatural, I am light, l am perfect, l am in preparation, my clouds are pouring out blessings, i am prolific, redeeming my coupons and vouchers for it actual values, 2025 my year of Completeness Hallelujah!
We trust you have been blessed by this Devotional. We invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life by praying thus:
"O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He is alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name. I have eternal life; I'm born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I'm now a child of God. Hallelujah!"
Congratulations! You are now a child of God indeed.
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