Last week's message reminded us that the pages of 2007 are clear and we do
not know what God's will and wisdom is for each, but as Christians our
desire is to know and do God's will. As the Apostle Paul admonishes the
Romans (we, too):
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good
and acceptable and perfect."  Romans 12:2

Matthew 6:33 (speaking of our daily needs) tells us,
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all things these
things shall be added to you."
And in Ephesians 4:1 the Apostle Paul tells us to,
"...walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called."

Let us then examine our walk. Does my conduct and behavior show that I am a
Christian? How about my reactions, are they Christ like? One area that sets
a Christian apart is that evidence of the "peace that passes understanding."
Let's look at what Scripture says and thereby look at ourselves in that
light.

First of all, it is different from the world's peace and it is promised to
Believers:
It is a gift of God:
"The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace." Psalm 29:11

It is Abundant:
"Great peace have they which love Thy law; and nothing shall offend them."
Psalm 119:l65

It is perfect:
"You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You, because he trust in You." Isaiah 26:3

It is the legacy of Christ:
"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, nor let it be fearful."
John 14:27
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you may have peace..."
John 16:33