Proverbs 31:10-31
1 Peter 5:6
Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,
We humble ourselves. We don't look for ways to exalt ourselves.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].
Strong verb - rule. Peace is not weak nor feeble. Peace is STRONG!!
Romans 16:20
And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) be with you.
God of peace is powerful enough to CRUSH satan.
'Snakes and scorpions' used to represent evil powers and principalities. Scorpions cannot be squashed to death. They must be grounded and twisted - CRUSHED!
Hebrews 13:20-21
20Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament), 21Strengthen (complete, perfect) and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages). Amen (so be it).
The God of peace ROUSED Jesus from the dead...He makes us everything we need to be strong, like the proverbs 31 woman who girds herself with strength.
His peace does not only calm us, but emboldens us.
We need to be properly clothed... in peace, etc. so that we are not even in a hurry to get out of a difficult situation, like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
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