John 14:27-31
We are at the end of Chapter 14. I had to divide my comments on this chapter into sections because there was so much in it that deserved being shared. This portion of the chapter is even more precious in light of what was about to transpire in Jesus' time on earth.
Verse 27 records this statement by Jesus to his disciples:
“Peace
I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the
world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful."
What a critical message to hear and absorb! Jesus gives us PEACE! It is not a peace the world can give. The world's peace is totally contingent on everything going smoothly, with no disagreements, challenges or ruffled feathers. That is not the peace Jesus was talking about. His peace is inner peace, knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is who he says he is, and that because we trust in him, we are guaranteed an eternity with him. It is internal security of our destination, not able to be unnerved by the realities of the world we live in personally, locally, nationally or globally. My life can have more challenges than I prefer, and I can still have his peace. My state and country and be in upheaval, and I can still have his peace. The world universally can be going totally awry, and I can have his peace.
All of those things are true, and I have his peace. Inner peace. Knowing my soul is secure in his love because of what he did at the cross! Thank you, Lord, for your peace that passes understanding, that is with us through pain, grief, sorrow, and joy! Thank you!
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