Tag Archives: peace

Löhe on 1.Peter 3:14b-15a

Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. (1Pe 3:14-15 NIV) If a person esteems his calling to suffering highly and if that resultant joy dominates his heart, then … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:10-11

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days … must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.” (1Pe 3:10-11 NIV) A true idiom says of peace amongst human beings: “Peace nourishes, while war … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:6b

…that he may lift you up in due time. (1Pe 5:6 NIV) Humiliation is the road to elevation and exaltation. This is an invitation for us to reconsider the ways of this world and to believe in God’s revelation, which … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (Joh 14:27 NIV) When the Holy Spirit came … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 16th May 2013

‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the LORD Almighty.” (Haggai 2:9 NIV) And through Jesus Christ the Father has reconciles to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON COLOSSIANS 2:15

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. (Col 2:15 NIV) Who would venture to describe the heavenly triumph, when Jesus Christ returned victoriously into heaven on Ascension … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:12

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. (1Pe 2:12 NIV) Every Christian is a Christian by the … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1Pe 2:25 NIV) One soul after the other closes its ears to the voice of the hireling and listens more … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 16th April 2013

‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6 NIV) Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2. Timothy 2:22 NIV)

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LÖHE ON JOHN 20:22-23

And with that Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (Joh 20:22-23 NIV) How is the trumpet … Continue reading

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