DOUBLE DOUBLE
A few friends and I were together praying for a mutual friend who was ill. As we were petitioning God, one of my friends said something about “double double.” Later that day someone asked my friend about “Double Double” and she shared how the Lord had spoken to her that 2020 was the year of Double Double in her life. She went on to explain about her attitude of doubling the praise, doubling the gratitude and more. We all listened and said that it was good. It’s been a few months now and I can’t shake it. I’ve been pondering on this “Double Double.” So embark with me on the exploration of Double Double to see if there is anything in this word for all of us. Here’s the first thought…
DOUBLE PEACE
Chaotic and confusing situations cause anxiety and fear. In our society, we are fearful of… well, everything. We are fearful of failure or fearful of success. Some fear death while others fear living. There are those who fear being alone and those who fear being with people. We fear heights, crowds, spiders, water, aging, being unloved, and the list goes on. We have anxiety about the unknown and anxiety about what is known. And as if we didn’t have enough to deal with, now there’s covid19! Our enemy knows that if he can get us to fear, we will forfeit some portion of our freedom or even worse, our promised land/our destiny. (Remember the 12 spies)
God, in his divine eternal knowledge understood that we would be tempted to fear. One of the major prophetic declarations of Jesus was acknowledging him as the Prince of Peace. Yes, because he would ultimately bring peace into the earth, but also because he would bring peace into our lives. When the disciples were facing what they believed to be impending death in that storm, Jesus’s first word to the storm was “Peace”. And because peace is such a needed tool in our arsenal for life, Jesus imparted to us his own peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives…” (John 14:27) As a result of giving us his peace, he tells us to not let our hearts be troubled or afraid. Since we have the peace that “surpasses all understanding” as Paul describes it, let’s operate in Double Peace.
How do we Double the Peace? First, we remember that we have a God who is with us in the midst of our storm and that he’s God who is BIGGER than our storm. So we focus on that big God! Next, we speak to our hearts, our minds, and even our storms and declare “PEACE” just like Jesus did. Now for the Double, we become the peacemakers for those around us. We show them our peace and we speak peace to their storms. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God! (Matt 5:17) Let’s walk in DOUBLE PEACE IN JESUS’S NAME!
Amen. The older I get the more I appreciate the Peace of God in Christ Jesus. Continue to share words of encouragement.
Praise God, in the midst of any ruckus, you need to be able to think clearly, even to pray. Peace allows us to do that. So the first thing you need to ask God for in situations like that is PEACE. That you may be able to think clear and concentrate on what you need to do and what yo ask of God. Peace brings clarity.
Amen Ms. Eunice! Peace does help us to see things more clearly!
Me to Pops! Amen!
THATS A POWERFUL MESSAGE. I don’t know what tomorrow holds but I do know who holds tomorrow.
Fear is not of the Lord.
Amen Mrs. Barbara! The Lord has not given us the spirit of fear!
Amen! Thank you. A timely Word in due season. It is nothing like experiencing the Peace of God! Jehovah Shalom!
Amen Tamaira! Thank God that He is our shalom!
Thanks for sharing that Tara! Peace is so critical to our well-being. That peace that resides within is greater than any oppression that lies without. We must hold on to it as well as share it with others. Got it!
Yes Jynel, it is critical! And we must share!
Amen and thank you Lord for His kind of Peace!! And for being our example of how to walk in it.
Amen!
Thanks Tara for your continuous prayers and encouragement. PEACE is what has been in my spirit!
That PEACE that only comes through Jesus Christ!
Yes Ms. Addie! Our peace only through Jesus – the Prince of Peace.
I need His peace that pass all understanding. It helps me through the day! Thank you for sharing a timely word.
Yes Ms. Ida, we ALL need that same peace!
AMEN- and, yes, – AMEN!!!
And Amen!
Peace creates a vacuum to which all good things can flow.
Amen Robin! I love that analogy!
Amen,thank the LORD for peace! The peace of God has totally changed the way I view life. I can see more of the beautiful things around me. I am so grateful!
Me too Keisha. Very grateful!
My life has been anything but Peaceful in the last few days. I have experienced loss that has shaken and disturbed my sheer existence, however, I just read the Double Double message today. I thank you so much for reminding me that my Peace is given to me with an understanding of the pain in my heart. At this moment, I am now experiencing a kind of Peace in my heart; a calming, gentle Peace. Thank you for reminding me of the Hand on my shoulder at this moment and the Double both inside and outside. I will weather this storm. Amen
Yes Daphne, it has been a challenging week with the unexpected loss of a dear friend. This is NEVER easy. So we both have to receive the Lord’s peace during this storm. Thanks for sharing.
So grateful that the impartation of God’s peace causes the internal storms to cease and it commands a stillness that allows us to enter into rest. Thank you Jesus for REST- the fruit of Your Peace! Amen!
Amen Teresa. We thank God for rest.
I absolutely love the phrase “double peace!” When 2020 came, I only imagined for myself clear vision and new opportunities for abundance and joy. As 2020 has unfolded, peace has been the one thing I’ve held tightly and consistently to in this struggle to stay balanced and focused no matter what has been thrown my way in the form of job loss, family strife,and just surviving in the midst of a pandemic.
The peace God has given me in the battlefield let’s me know everything will be alright. I am claiming my “double peace” right now, in the name of Jesus! Thank you for sharing this word of revelation with us. Keep writing and inspiring us all!♥️
Thanks for sharing Jamilla. It is true that sometimes what we anticipate does not exactly happen like we plan. I too believe that everything will be alright with you. And I am happy that you have found comfort in the Lord’s peace.