October 11 2020

Bible Reading

Philippians 4.1-9  8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Shalom is traditionally used as a greeting. Shalom means “Peace be with you.” Although many people use the term casually, as we would say “hello” or “good-bye,” the word Shalom has a much deeper meaning. Peace be with you or Shalom means to bring a sense of wholeness and well-being that exists when we are at peace with God and others because we have allowed God to forgive our sins.  Images of doves are often used to help illustrate the word peace.

What a lovely way for Paul to sign off a letter wishing that – the peace of God will be with them; wishing for them a deep sense of wholeness and well-being, in the full understanding of God’s love and that He (God) is with them.  This is what we wish for our friends in church when we share the ‘peace’ with them.

Prayer

Dear God, I ask for your peace within me, for your quiet inside the noise of everyday, for your hope and for me to know I can rest in with you. Amen.

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