Notes of Faith January 5, 2026

Notes of Faith January 5, 2026

Pastor’s Pen Pulpit

Series - “Fruit of the Spirit”

January 30, 2000

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Galatians 5:22, 23

“For the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, PEACE, long suffering (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, against such there is no law.”

PEACE

Peace, like joy, is seen in several aspects.

1. Peace with God (Romans 5:1). This is a peace relationship established between sinners and God through the cross work of Christ.

2. Peace of God (Philippians 4: 6, 7). Tranquil peace of heart. An experiential peace that comes through prayer and faith. This peace surpasses our ability to understand it.

3. Peace is multiplied (II Peter 1:2). The greater our knowledge of Christ, the greater our peace.

4. Peace with others (I Thessalonians 5:13). God expects this of His people.

5. Christ is our peace (Ephesians 2:14; John 16:33). No real peace apart from Christ.

6. Peace rules in our life (Colossians 3:15). We are to LET it rule!

Peace = harmony. In Christ we are in harmony with God. There is harmony within our life. There is harmony with others. Harmony is the ruling factor in the Christian’s heart.

No religion can produce this. No brand of philosophy can do it. Only Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit can bring this wonderful peace.

Love to you all,

Charles Covington

John 14:27

27 "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful

The more intimate our walk with Jesus, the more we are at peace, with the world, our circumstances, everything, past, present and future!

May you know the peace of God today!

Pastor Dale