The Covenant of Peace (The Path To Rest Round About) by Apostle Selman

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“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54‬:‭10‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)

The subject, and quest for peace is not something that is set aside for a few people, it is something that the world desperately desires.

We live in a world filled with paradoxes; a blend of good and bad. For many, the idea of living in constant joy seems far-fetched for some others.
From a global scale, there have been countless attempts to establish peace in our world, yet true rest still eludes many.

There are people today whose medical conditions such as high blood pressure, depression, etc are traceable to their lack of peace.

What is PEACE?

There are several expressions of peace according to scripture and the major one is: «SHALOM»!
1. Shalom as peace goes beyond the absence of war and strife. It includes wholeness, harmony, prosperity in all its ramifications, permanence or longevity of good things, and rest.
2. Shalom is also a state where every aspect of your life is working, and in harmony with God’s divine order.

It is God’s desire and His will for all Believers in Christ to experience peace, wholeness, and rest round-about.

In the Scriptures, Jesus reveals Himself as the expression of true peace and rest on every side. in the name of Jesus Christ, receive His peace and rest in every area of your life! (Matthew 11:28)

“And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.”
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭21‬:‭44‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)
“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭6‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)
“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭29‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)

God has made it possible for us to experience peace and rest in every area of life. Here are key areas where we need His peace:

1. Spiritual Peace – Rest in your relationship with God.
2. Mental Peace – a state where you’re free from worry, anxiety, fear, and overwhelming thoughts.
3. Health Peace – Wholeness and healing in your body.
4. Financial Peace – Freedom from lack and financial pressure.
5. Relational Peace – Harmony and restoration in your relationships.

The Basis For Receiving Peace:
The blessing of peace was first given to Abraham, but through our union with Christ, we now have access to every blessing spoken over Abraham including the blessing of peace. (Galatians 3:14)

Dimensions Of Peace And Rest That Is Translated Shalom:

1.⁠ ⁠Rest and peace in the midst of storm – The ability to remain calm, anchored, and unshaken even in the face of adversity. (Isaiah 43:1-2, Daniel 3:16-18, 24-25).

Storms in life are real. Never mock people going through storms and difficult seasons, because you may one day need the wisdom or lessons they’ve gained to go through yours.
But take heart: Even in the midst of the storm, there is always hope for the Believer.

Minimize criticising people’s situations harshly lest you fall into unrighteous judgment. If you don’t have any help to render, offer prayer. It’s the most powerful thing you can do.

Sometimes the challenges we face are the direct consequences of our own recklessness or ignorance.
However, in this world, it’s also possible to become victims of circumstances that you are not personally responsible for. That’s why, as Believers, we must understand and engage the Covenant of Peace — especially the rest and peace that God provides in the midst of of life’s storms.

Your convictions must be stronger than the happenings around you, otherwise, those circumstances will overwhelm you.

Your convictions must be stronger than the circumstance around you, otherwise you cannot have true peace. If the circumstances around you are greater than your convictions, they can overwhelm you.

Jesus Christ was right there with His disciples when the storm arose, even as they were on the verge of sinking.

Faith is not only about obtaining promises, it can also be about obtaining a track record of trust in God, over time and until the end.

Faith isn’t always about obtaining promises, some times it’s about maintaining a track record of consistency even in the midst of fire (unfavourable circumstances).

A language of victory that is unfamiliar to Believers is believing God until the very end even when it seems like He hasn’t come through. God’s justice system includes a compensation for those who endure with unwavering faith in such situations.

If you truly believe God genuinely with all your heart and yet nothing seems to change, find rest. The justice system of God ensures that you will be rewarded for your faithfulness and for trusting God in the midst of the fire.

There are certain tears that are not proof of defeat or faithlessness, rather it is a sign of victory, showing that you love God even through the fire.

Often, life doesn’t unfold the way we bargain for. There will be times when others don’t understand what you’re going through, but in those moments, you must obtain grace to find peace even amid unfavourable situations.

Say ‘AMEN’ to all that God declares, not just the parts you like. Don’t treat His Word selectively; honor the wisdom and intelligence behind every Word He speaks.

Provided God says a thing, the response of the Believer must be “AMEN”. The Believer is not at liberty to say “Amen” selectively.
Believers must respect the intelligence behind the speaking and declaration of God, and respond with “AMEN!”

Dimensions Of Peace And Rest That Is Translated As Shalom:

1.⁠ ⁠Rest and peace in the midst of storm – The ability to remain calm, anchored, and unshaken even in the face of adversity. (Isaiah 43:1-2, Daniel 3:16-18, 24-25).
2.⁠ ⁠Deliverance from calamity and rest round about – Shalom brings protection and deliverance even in the face of danger. It’s the peace that surrounds you when calamity strikes, ensuring rest and safety despite the storms. (Psalm 91:10-12, Daniel 3:24-27)

In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray that someone will truly experientially enter into the covenant of peace and rest.

Keys To Experiencing The Covenant Of Peace Rest Roundabout:

1.⁠ ⁠A life of total surrender to The Lordship of Jesus Christ – this is beyond being born again, although it starts with the salvation experience. It means a life of devotion, dependence, and trust in God. (Mathew 11:28, Proverbs 3:4-7, 2 Chronicles 15:12-15).

There is a dimension of PEACE you can never have until your life is surrendered to The Lordship of Jesus Christ.

“Come unto Me,” Jesus Christ said to the weary and heavy-laden is both an invitation and a call to humility and dependence for those who truly need rest, to respond and act in faith.

When you make Jesus Christ your priority, acknowledging that you have no power outside of Him, irrespective of your seemingly success, then you position yourself to experience the true peace that only God gives.

Two fearful Biblical phrases:
1.⁠ ⁠A rich fool
2.⁠ ⁠A poor wise man

The earlier you surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the sooner you’re scheduling a divine bailout system for your life and destiny. There is preservation and longevity for those who truly trust and surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Keys To Experiencing The Covenant Of Peace Rest Roundabout:

1.⁠ ⁠A life of total surrender to The Lordship of Jesus Christ – This is beyond being born again, although it starts with the salvation experience. It means a life of devotion, dependence, and trust in God. (Mathew 11:28, Proverbs 3:4-7, 2 Chronicles 15:12-15).
2.⁠ ⁠Obedience – God’s love is unconditional, but walking in the reality of His promises, including the covenant of peace is highly conditional. (Matthew 14:28-29, John 2:5, Hebrews 4:1-2)
3.⁠ ⁠Meditation on God’s Word – This is the antidote to psychological degeneration because the lack of peace is a spiritual problem, a psychological problem, and a physical problem (John 14:27, Philippians 4:7).

No amount of prayer, confession, or spiritual activities, not even impartation can substitute or replace the need for obedience. Obedience remains the foundation for lasting encounters and transformation.

Every time you obey God, you align to His will, and you commit to His power and integrity to perform.

People may love you today and turn against you tomorrow, but your immunity lies in your love for God and alignment with His principles.
Disobedience is a recipe for loss and trouble; when disobedience ascends into the realm of the Spirit, it provokes consequences, which can comprise financial loss, turbulence, needless battles, etc.

The absence of PEACE is not just a spiritual issue, it also affects the mind and the body. It is a spiritual, psychological, and physical problem.

As you meditate on God’s promises for your life, you deepen your understanding and strengthen your convictions.

I decree and I declare; the grace for delightsome obedience, let it be released upon you, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ gives peace to the Believer by allowing His Word to dominate the heart of the Believer, such that nothing in the Believer’s hands nor what is beyond their control determines the outcome of their lives.

Guard your heart with God’s Word to keep negative circumstances from entering your life.
Obtain grace to be intentional about the kind of news and information you give your attention to, stay informed, but don’t let negativity steal your peace.

Most times, the Believer’s defeat and lack of peace stem from dwelling too much on the negative information happening around the globe. A better approach for the Believer is to dwell and think on God’s Word as stated in Philippians 4:8.

Be careful to not overexpose yourself to negative news. When unpleasant reports come your way, renew and reengineer your mind with the truth of God’s Word.

When your mind says “Be real”, as if to dismiss your faith in Jesus, boldly declare: “My reality is that I am seated with Christ Jesus.”

Reject any mindset that requires you to compromise or dishonor the Word of Christ before you can believe it.

Respect people and authorities, but do not do so at the detriment of your convictions.

Peace comes at a cost; often a battle fought in the realm of your mind. The price for peace is spiritual warfare. If you want peace, then be prepared to engage in spiritual warfare for your mental health.

Refuse to carry a victim’s mentality as a Believer, learn to spiritualize your mentality.

There is an energy that the strength of your conviction exudes, it attracts people ordained by God to support your convictions.

Declare: I REJECT FAILURE!
I REFUSE TO FAIL!
I AM A WINNER!

The concept of meditation is not merely for conscious awareness; it is about transporting that reality to your subconscious mind.

You can’t afford to pray just occasionally and expect lasting peace. A consistent prayer life is essential to truly experience God’s peace.
Consistent prayer gives you capacity that fear can no longer hold over you.

Keys To Experiencing The Covenant Of Peace Rest Roundabout:

4.⁠ ⁠A life of prayer – It is responsible for your spiritual growth and stability in life. Prayer must not be an occasional activity, it must be a lifestyle.
5.⁠ ⁠Thanksgiving – You give thanks to God for the things He has done, what you believe He is doing now, and as an act of faith for what He’ll do tomorrow. (Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 4:2 )
6.⁠ ⁠Prophetic Blessings – The prophetic can activate and release you unto rest roundabout. (Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 85:8)

The Assignment Of Prayer:

1.⁠ ⁠For your growth, transformation, and edification.
(Luke 9:29, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 11:24)
2.⁠ ⁠A tool for obtaining requests.
(Philippians 4:6, Numbers 14:28)
3.⁠ ⁠To make faith-filled decrees.
(Isaiah 43:26)
4.⁠ ⁠For warfare and intercession.
(Matthew 26:41)

Things to Thank God For:
1. The things He has done in the past (yesterday, last month, and through the years).
2. What you trust and believe He is doing in your life currently.
3. The promises and blessings He will bring to pass in the future, as an act of faith.
Thanking God is an act of faith that strengthens your peace and hope.

Take a minute and give God quality thanks for everything He has done, what He is doing presently in your life, and in anticipation for what He will yet do.
Declare: THANK YOU, JESUS!

Every morning when you wake up, choose to embrace an attitude of conscious gratitude.

Assignment and Sermon Recommendation:
– Listen to “Effective Prayer Dynamics” by Apostle Joshua Selman.
– Also, listen to “When Men Pray” by Apostle Joshua Selman.

The prayerful person is the one who is actively negotiating the path to peace and wholeness.

Thanksgiving is your declaration that you have stepped out of the battle and the warfare has come to an end. (Isaiah 40:1-2)

The prophetic has the power to activate and release into the life of a person, rest roundabout. (Numbers 6: 23-27)
Peace can be spoken into a person’s life. Through the prophetic, a firm stake can be negotiated for you in the realm of peace.

By the power of the prophetic word you have received, lift your voice and obtain the grace to apply and practice the keys to lasting peace.

SPECIAL WORD FOR THOSE FACING STORMS:

1. “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength, And he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, And he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)
2. “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)
3. “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭(NIV‬‬)

Prophetic Word for Someone: No matter how long it takes, IT WILL COME TO PASS!

Hold hands with someone and intercede for anyone you know who is sick, a pastor, or business person who is about to give up. Declare that the storm will not overwhelm God’s people. Proclaim that strength is surged back to everyone who is going through any unfavourable situation or difficult circumstances.

I declare to you: May the God of peace Himself give you peace always and by every means, in the name of Jesus Christ!

I decree and declare, whatever peace means to you, receive it now, in the name of Jesus Christ!
If peace means health, receive it!
If peace means finances, receive it!
If peace means wisdom, receive it!
If peace means strategic relationships, receive it!
If peace means restoration, receive it!
If peace means speed, receive it!
If peace means mercy, receive it!
If peace means growth, receive it!

I declare peace to your business, peace to your ministry, peace to your home, peace to your children, peace to your spouse, and peace to your finances, in the name of Jesus Christ!

I prophesy rest round about you. To those in the midst of fire, may God bring you speedily out of that fire, storm, and embarrassment!
For His namesake, come out of shame and embarrassment!
For His namesake, come out of a life of delay!
For His namesake, come out of a life of worry, in the name of Jesus Christ!

The wisdom that will purchase peace for you in this season, receive it now! Whoever has been anointed by God to come to your rescue by reason of relationship, wherever they are, may God create a meeting point for you, in the name of Jesus Christ!

Every spirit of discouragement, fear, and worry, I decree and declare, it leaves your life now and forever!
I declare the works of your hands blessed! Your mind blessed! Your prayer life blessed! Your Word study blessed! Your hunger for God blessed, in the name of Jesus Christ!
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THE PROPHETIC BLESSING ACCORDING TO NUMBERS 6:24-26:
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee!
The LORD make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee!
The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace!
Beginning from June to December, may my God give you peace, rest, and completion. May He fill every missing part of your life; financially, relationally, matrimonially, career-wise, and bring to fullness everything that is needed to complete your joy. Receive it by His mercy!
I speak to you; SHALOM! Step into the covenant of peace. I activate lasting peace in your life, in the name of Jesus Christ!

Jesus loves you and desires that you’re saved. He died on the cross for us, and through His death, we have access to genuine peace, fulfillment, and eternal life.
Sincerely say this prayer of salvation with faith in your heart, to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.

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