“Accept Jesus’ Gift Of Peace”

John 14:27

Peace is defined as a state of mutual harmony between people or groups; calm; serenity; love; unity.

Real peace is not won by avoiding or denying conflict. Conflict may be necessary to achieve peace. That’s why Jesus Christ fought and defeated the enemy of our souls, freeing us to live at peace with God. “For he himself is our peace, who has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.” Jesus told His disciples that He gives peace of a different quality than the world gives. The world can achieve a temporary absence of conflict through a change in circumstances. But lasting peace is received as a free gift from the One who defeated death and sin. It is not something we can obtain through our own efforts, nor something that can be taken away by life’s difficulties or conflicts. In Jesus’ words: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Christ’s sacrifice brought us the gift of peace. We can experience peace in the midst of trials. We can replace anxiety with prayer.

Father God help us to accept Your perfect peace and not the temporary, imperfect peace offered by the things of this world. We pray for peace on Earth, but above all that Your will be done. Father God let us find our peace, not in the world, but in the promises and gift of God. And it is so!!! Amen!!! 

I come by this morning to let you know we must let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. Replace anxiety with prayer and thankfulness. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Be bless and I love you!!! JE