WHAT IS THE "EFFECT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS?

"The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever."  (Isaiah 32:17, NIV)

If I have been made righteous in the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, which is what the Bible tells me, then there, "....will be...peace."  And if, as the Bible says, "Jesus...is our peace," then the effect of peace in Jesus Christ will be marked by, "quietness and confidence forever."

Now, if we think we are not experiencing this, let's agree to reject "experience," and believe His Words.

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You for, "its effect...."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM NUGGET

"You, O God, sent a plentiful rain, whereby You confirmed Your inheritance, when is was weary." (Psalm 68:9)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

NO HIT AND RUN RELATIONSHIP

"But He did not answer her with even a word.  And His disciples came up and urged Him, saying, 'Send her away, because she keeps shouting behind us.'"  (Matthew 15:23, NASB)

I believe the reason Jesus responded to the woman this way was to bring out, encourage and commend what is true faith.

You may recall that after Jesus seemed to be treating her rudely, and she kept pressing Him "in prayer," He finally said to her, "O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you desire."  Maybe sometimes the reason for "delayed answers" is that Jesus wants fellowship with us, and not a "hit and run" relationship.

Father, in Jesus' Name, thank You for always wanting fellowship with me.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM NUGGET

"Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand." (Psalm 73:23)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2