![]() When they came to that place, he stood on deck contemplating the terrible thing that had happened to his family. He asked the captain of the ship to point out the location of the wreck that had taken the lives of his daughters. Spafford boarded a ship to join his wife in England, where the rescue vessel had taken his wife. Spafford’s wife survived the wreck, and sent a telegram saying only “Saved alone.” The Ville Du Havre quickly sank, resulting in the deaths of 226 people-among them Stafford’s four daughters. Mid-ocean, their ship was struck by an English ship, the Lochearn. He was delayed by business concerns, but sent his family ahead on the ocean liner Ville Du Havre. Then, in 1873, he and his family were planning a visit to Europe. He had invested heavily in Chicago real estate, and the Great Fire of Chicago in October 1871 wiped him out financially. But he was faced with a series of tragedies that would have sunk a lesser man. He was also a committed Christian layman who supported the ministry of Dwight L. May your life this year be peace like a river a journey moving you forward.Horatio Spafford (1828-1888) was quite successful-a senior partner in a Chicago law firm. “Ĭolossians 3:15 NASB “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Philippians 4:7 NASB “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” John 20:26 NASB “A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. John 20:21 NASB “Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:19 NASB “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NASB “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. But, we also know, HE HAS ALREADY WON THE WAR at Calvary!) ‘Cause we know when you win one battle, another is just around the corner and you need to reload the ammunition. THIS ONE SHOULD GET YOU UP SHOUTING PTL AND PTA: (That’s Southernese for “Praise the Lord” and “Pass the Ammunition”. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27 NASB “Peace I leave with you My peace I give to you not as the world gives do I give to you. John 14:1 NASB “Do not let your hearts be troubled. There are many verses in the Bible about peace. He will be with you on your journey, and His peace is there for you. God always says it just right doesn’t He? Daily going forward, putting the day before behind you. The ocean goes in and out against the shore. ![]() Isaiah 48:14 NASB “If only you had paid attention to My commandments! Then your well-being would have been like a river, And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.”Ī lake is a body of water, mostly still. Isaiah 66:12a NASB “For thus says the LORD, “Behold, I extend peace to her like a river, And the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream ”… I did a little research on what the Bible says. Sometimes it may even be a moment by moment, standing on His promises to get you through the situation.įinally, you need to understand there’s a reason we say “Peace like a River”. No matter what kind of peace, it all starts with you.įirst, and most importantly, you must have the Prince of Peace in your life, or all your efforts will be futile. Maybe peace is needed in a church or neighborhood. ![]() ![]() Others want peace at their school, or job. Some want peace in their personal lives, between family members like siblings, etc. In English, the word “peace” conjures up a passive picture, one showing an absence of civil disturbance or hostilities, or a personality free from internal and external strife.
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