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Peace Path

  ““There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭48:22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “ There is no peace…for the wicked” has different interpretations, depending on who originated the declaration. From the Lord’s perspective, it is a plea for reconciliation and an invitation to the path of peace. Unfortunately, whenever the heart of man is driven by wickedness, bitterness, and a vengeful spirit, he often quotes the same declaration out of context. Whereas, no one can possibly end wickedness with revenge and cruelty. And even those who seem to take the winner’s corner in every wicked venture do not have the luxury of enjoying the peace of mind. Every recovery by the takers of wicked vices sets the wicked heart on a new path of war. Therefore, the right perspective always is the peace path, says the Lord and our Redeemer from the wicked path. And anyone who truly desires peace of mind in life and relationships must learn how to sincerely follow peace with both God and man. Happy New ...

Peace Pursuit

  ““ There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭48:22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/isa.48.22.nkjv If the pursuit of peace is synonymous to the race for riches, the poor will be forever alienated from the commonwealth of peace. Notwithstanding, everyone is in the race for peace at home, workplace, and in the society; but true peace is alien to most of the people with desperate mindset on this blessing from God. Why? The Giver of peace says “ There is no peace on the shelf reserved for the wicked ” or “ The peace on the shelf is only reserved for the righteous ”. Unfortunately, not many people can read this clear handwriting on the wall. People does engage in several peace deals with swift strategies on cutting corners,  bribery and corruption, cheating and lies, backbiting and covetousness, etc, only to accumulate wealth that brings no peace of mind. When frududent people hear their President say " There is no peace for the wicked ", they know how t...