Shalom!

               Have you had your Joy Juice today?  SHALOM! I’m greeting you in Hebrew this morning…..may your day be filled with peace…and joy!

                The Hebrew word “shalom” has a rich meaning. “This word is found more than 200 times in the Old Testament! Its basic meaning is “to be whole, or safe, or sound.” Shalom designates a condition in which life can be best lived.  It is the concept of integrity; body, soul, and spirit are in alignment.  In shalom, you have more than the absence of hostility. You have a quality of life that nurtures peace.”  (David Jeremiah) 

                Do you see why “Shalom” is such a beautiful greeting?  It’s almost as if the one speaking that word is praying for complete peace in your life.  And prayer is the best place to start regarding true peace.  We should be praying, not only for ourselves, but for one another the verse in Romans 15:13: 

 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  

                To quote David Jeremiah: “If things are bad on the outside, but the Holy Spirit if in charge on the inside, He will give you peace, when you surrender your life to Jesus, our Prince of Peace, and express the yearning for His peace in your heart. So if you feel discouraged, hold fast to this: real peace is possible. Of that the Bible assures us.
 

               SHALOM! “May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust in him…”