Peace

Peace

John 14:27 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.

Scripture speaks of Jesus as being the “Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) Considering all the violence going on in the world today that is hard for us to understand. Wars and rumors of wars, acts of hatred, innocent men, women, and children dying at the hands of brutal men; all that seems far removed from peace.

The problem is that we do not understand the peace Jesus left and gave us. Contemplate the verse above. In Jesus’ own words He said He would leave His peace with us, give His peace to us, but look at what He said following that. “Not as the world gives…”

The kind of peace Jesus brings and gives is not the kind of peace that stops human wars nor halts violent acts. His peace is much different than a temporal human treaty or cease fire, much different than a fleeting sense of safety from violence. In fact, Jesus said He did not come to bring peace on earth but a sword of division. (Matthew 10:34-35)

What then is the peace Jesus leaves us and gives to us? The Apostle Paul answers that question, “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1) Jesus did not leave and give us world peace; He left and gave us an opportunity to make peace with God. We were enemies with God until we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son. (Romans 5:10) God demonstrated His love for us, even while we were sinners, when Jesus died for us. (Romans 10:8) That is the kind of peace Jesus left us and gave us, peace with God for those who believe. So, do not let your heart be troubled and do not fear. Place your faith in Jesus; in doing so you will make peace with God.

Have a God Filled Week,
Brother Donnie