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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.
John 14:27-28
Experiencing the calmness of God gives you inner peace despite the circumstances. As Jesus faced the cross, he felt troubled, but His heavenly Father gave Him the peace to complete His mission. Knowing the Lord approved of His actions helped Jesus do what He had to do. We can have the same peace as we strive to live obediently for God, moving forward without fear or hesitation.
The world gives false peace based on self-reliance that doesn’t last. As much as we think we control our world, we don’t. Every breath we take comes from the Lord; nothing we do can make us live one minute longer than the Lord intends. We can’t control the actions of others or their thoughts. We will face troubles in this world, and how we respond to them determines where we place our faith. Trusting the Lord will bring us peace as we move through the storm, but trying to maneuver rough waters without Him will leave us adrift and alone.
What we have in the Lord beats anything the world has to offer. In Him, we can discover the peace that surpasses all understanding. Because of Jesus, we need not fear death, and we can experience grace and mercy that we can’t find any other way. Living in the unconditional love of the Lord gives us His strength to persevere despite the troubles we encounter. In Him, we can discover inner peace.
Application:
Peace comes from the Lord.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us peace we can find no other way. As the storm winds blow around us, keep us afloat. Let us persevere with faith as we trust You to either calm the storm or calm us in it.
IJNIP. Amen
