Topical Bible: Peace: God Bestows Upon Those Who: Endure his Chastisements

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In the biblical narrative, peace is often depicted as a divine gift bestowed upon those who faithfully endure the chastisements of God. This peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and harmony that comes from a right relationship with God. The concept of divine chastisement is rooted in the understanding that God, as a loving Father, disciplines His children for their ultimate good and spiritual growth.

Divine Chastisement as a Pathway to Peace

The book of Hebrews provides a foundational understanding of divine chastisement. Hebrews 12:5-11 states, "And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: 'My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.' Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of spirits and live? They disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it."

This passage highlights that God's discipline is an expression of His love and a means to cultivate holiness and righteousness in His children. The ultimate fruit of enduring such discipline is peace—a peace that transcends human understanding and is rooted in the assurance of God's love and purpose.

The Role of Endurance

Endurance is a key component in receiving the peace that follows divine chastisement. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." The process of enduring trials and chastisements is integral to spiritual maturity and completeness, leading to a state of peace that is both internal and relational.

Peace as a Covenant Blessing

The Old Testament also reflects the theme of peace as a covenant blessing for those who remain faithful under God's discipline. In Isaiah 32:17 , it is written, "The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever." Here, peace is portrayed as the result of living righteously, which often involves enduring God's corrective measures.

The Example of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of enduring suffering, embodies the peace that comes from submission to God's will. In John 14:27 , Jesus assures His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." Christ's peace is a gift that surpasses worldly understanding and is available to those who follow His example of obedience and endurance.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of peace, as bestowed by God, is intricately linked to the endurance of His chastisements. It is a peace that arises from the assurance of God's love, the development of righteousness, and the fulfillment of His divine purposes in the lives of believers. Through enduring discipline, believers are invited to partake in the holiness of God and experience the profound peace that accompanies a life aligned with His will.

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Job 5:17,23,24
Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not you the chastening of the Almighty:
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Letter i. --Temptation to Despair.
... When God bestows this grace on a soul, it has hardly anything ... of feeling is the
principle of your peace." Yes, certainly ... that I look upon it as a gift of God. ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter i temptation to despair.htm

Sunday after Ascension Day
... the people; of being twisted, distended and patched to effect peace and agreement ...
Power and glory belong only to God. ... To this end he bestows upon us his gifts. ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol ii/sunday after ascension day.htm

CHAP. II. 4-25 (2-23).
... He who bestows the gifts has not concealed Himself; but ... Thy raiment waxed not old
upon thee, neither did thy ... The means of this trial are God's afflicting us ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/chap ii 25-apr 2-23.htm

The Work of Jesus Christ as an Advocate,
... Christ, and against the salvation of God's elect, and ... from the title that our Advocate
bestows upon him, while ... now charged are those, and only those for which ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the work of jesus christ.htm

part i
... the Light-giving Christ, Who so richly bestows His light upon ... heart, and it is a
falling away from God. The expansion, the peace of heart through lively faith ...
//christianbookshelf.org/calvin/my life in christ/part i.htm

part ii
... the Lord, and your spiritual powers will be at peace. ... your return and amendment;
and still bestows upon you all ... by good, and, above all, pray to God for them ...
//christianbookshelf.org/calvin/my life in christ/part ii.htm