Peace—Endurance—Good News
In the Bible, we never really hear the word “Trinity,” so why should it be important to focus upon the “Trinity of God”? I read that in the 1300s, there was a church feast that set aside a time to celebrate the “Trinity of God.” It is only through “The Trinity” that we find peace through God the Father, through the work of Jesus the Son, and once we believe and accept Jesus Christ as Savior, we are surrounded and filled within by the indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit. Apart from the “Trinity,” there is no peace.
In the Bible, we are also reminded how the “Trinity of God” helps us during our times of trials. I don’t know about you, but I find struggles horribly unpleasant. Currently, I suffer with a back issue, and let me tell you, it’s quite unpleasant and hard to endure alone. My love of quick movement has been halted; my feeling of freedom to move as I please has become thoughts of “can I do this pain free;” and my days of running to and fro have all but become figments of my imagination. Truly, I do not enjoy this season of my struggle. Thank God—it is just a season; Thank You Jesus for walking with me through this season; & Thank goodness, the Holy Spirit of God sustains me and reminds me through the sweet reminders of how this truly is a season. God’s love endures, and the outpouring of His Spirit remains with us forever—all because of our Redeemer’s work upon the cross of Calvary.
Finally, in the Bible, we also find how the “Trinity of God” reveals the Gospel message of Jesus Christ (also known as the Good News). Last Christmas, I gave a gift to a beautiful mom who lives in another country, a lady whose family was touched by WWII. We share the love of non-fiction, and so I gave her a text, one I read so long ago. When I saw Corrie Ten Boom’s book sitting there in the bookstore, immediately, I knew the book she must receive for Christmas. You see, she loves to read about the truth, and Boom wrote after the war, trying to put into words the horribleness of living within a concentration camp. However, even while captured, Boom wrote to remind us how God was with her even there—in her captivity, and several female prisoners were led to belief in Jesus and to accept Him as Savior—even while tortured and starved. Even there, in that pit of despair, the Good News of God’s salvation offered through the shed blood of Jesus offered them hope. God’s Holy Spirit gave Boom boldness and courage to witness, to preach, and to reach others who needed the hope God provides.
The apostle Paul writes of this peace, endurance, and good news in his biblical letter to those Christians living in Rome. Go with me into God’s Word to see.
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, [saved by the work of Jesus Christ upon the cross] we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope,
and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
(Romans 5: 1-5)
Do we have the peace of God within our heart?!
Can we endure the sufferings of life apart from the sweet Holy Spirit of God?!
Where is our hope if not found in the Hope found in the Good News of Jesus Christ?!
It matters where our heart is with God.
It is only in “The Trinity” that we find Peace—Endurance—&—the Good News!
- The presence of Jesus in our life changes our perspective.
- The presence of our Father God’s enduring love changes our perspective.
- The presence of God’s Holy Spirit helps keep our perspective focused.
Sin can take hold of us within the space of a heartbeat; nevertheless, “the Trinity of God” holds us firmly planted. The psalmist understood this truth. So, today, be planted by the living water, yielding the fruit of the Spirit, and boldly sharing the gospel message of Jesus with the lost and dying world.
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water,
Which yields its fruit in its season
And its leaf does not wither;
And in whatever he does, he prospers.”
(Psalm 1: 1-3)