We Have Peace Through Christ – Part II

-December 3, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Tuesday,

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

(John 14:27).

Yesterday we considered peace with God that we have at the moment we receive Christ as Lord and Savior. What a great peace that is, but in addition, we also have peace in every circumstance and situation.

Jesus spoke of peace as a gift that He leaves with us and gives to us. His peace is unlike any other peace in this world. Peace in the world is at best temporary, fragile, and superficial; the peace that God gives us is deep, abiding, and eternal.

We often note the distinction between peace with God and the peace of God. The former comes as a result of our salvation; the latter comes through prayer and thanksgiving. Paul wrote in Philippians 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

In a troubled and turbulent world, it is so encouraging to have this peace to face whatever may arise in our lives. How does God give us such wonderful peace? It simply comes through a close relationship with the Father through His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. He uses His Word, prayer, and our fellow believers to encourage and comfort us.

Jesus tells us not to be troubled or be afraid for He will be with us always. He will never leave us or forsake us. Isaiah 26:3 reminds us, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because He trusts in You.” To have that perfect peace, we need to focus our minds not Christ, not on our circumstances.

Have a blessed day of perfect peace that surpasses all understanding. Stay safe and healthy in the arms of Jesus.

You don’t have to be perfect or have perfect circumstances to have perfect peace; you just need a perfect Savior and a surrendered heart.

Dean