(NASB) 2 Corinthians 1:2 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

God’s Grace
Grace is God’s favor given to all who turn to Him in belief.  Believing that He exists!  Believing that He alone is God!

Grace is God’s favor which cannot be earned, coerced, or manipulated!

Grace is God’s gift which is freely given… to all who receive His love through belief in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

God’s Peace
God’s gift of peace is being blessed with quieted thoughts.  God’s peace is a gift which changes our attitudes when we place our trust in Him!

Because of God’s grace we can experience His peace – the peace that only He gives.

When our circumstances are in chaos and turmoil – where do we turn?  Where do we go to find relief and release?

Consider this picture of God’s grace and peace in the uncertainties of today.

A turbulent river pouring over the edge of a precipice.  Water falling from a great height into the depths below.  Look!  A hidden crevice behind the water’s downward plunge.  There a nest of a bird.  The sound of the rushing water is clearly heard.  The force of the raging water does not affect the bird or its nest.
The mighty force of the falling waters does not touch the safety of the nest or the bird.
This is a picture of God’s grace and peace in the midst of today’s world.

~ Take it to heart ~

(NASB) Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you, and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face to shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.’”

Rejoice!