Peace Promised!
Now that we have discovered the prophecy of Jesus was fulfilled, we can rejoice that He is our peacemaker with a Holy God. The Apostle Paul informs us that there is no other mediator between mankind and God other than Christ Himself (1 Timothy 2:5). The good news is this peace proclaimed by the prophets and angels is a peace that is promised to every disciple.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, He told them not to be troubled or afraid. He assured them they would not be left alone. He was personally going to send the Promise of the Father (John 14:25-26). Until then, He gave them His peace which was nothing like the world’s peace. The world’s peace is earned, circumstantial, fleeting, used to control others, quickly dissolves, and is very very fragile. Nations speak of peace but have no power to enforce it but through violence and threat. The peace promised by Christ is none of the above. The peace Jesus offers is established on His character and ability as the only Son of God.
There is a song titled, “Let There Be Peace On Earth.” The next phrase is, “ . . . Let it begin with me.” Jill Jackson-Miller wrote the lyrics in response to a dark time in her life. Her marriage had needed in divorce and she was distraught and suicidal. She testified that the song was a result of discovering what she called the “life-saving joy of God’s peace and unconditional love.” Truly, God’s peace is the result of us experiencing His unconditional love.
Where are you today? This hour, this minute? Have you been searching for peace in the things of this world only to find it quickly recedes like the waves on the beach? It is there one moment but not the next. Maybe you are hoping the nations of this world will someday draw up an agreement that will ensure peace. Until then, I encourage you to allow Jesus to give you His peace. It come because He is present. It comes because it is a free gift of the God Who is, and Who is not silent. He is our peace and our peace provider. We can rest in His peace because He is Emmanuel, God with us!
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, He told them not to be troubled or afraid. He assured them they would not be left alone. He was personally going to send the Promise of the Father (John 14:25-26). Until then, He gave them His peace which was nothing like the world’s peace. The world’s peace is earned, circumstantial, fleeting, used to control others, quickly dissolves, and is very very fragile. Nations speak of peace but have no power to enforce it but through violence and threat. The peace promised by Christ is none of the above. The peace Jesus offers is established on His character and ability as the only Son of God.
There is a song titled, “Let There Be Peace On Earth.” The next phrase is, “ . . . Let it begin with me.” Jill Jackson-Miller wrote the lyrics in response to a dark time in her life. Her marriage had needed in divorce and she was distraught and suicidal. She testified that the song was a result of discovering what she called the “life-saving joy of God’s peace and unconditional love.” Truly, God’s peace is the result of us experiencing His unconditional love.
Where are you today? This hour, this minute? Have you been searching for peace in the things of this world only to find it quickly recedes like the waves on the beach? It is there one moment but not the next. Maybe you are hoping the nations of this world will someday draw up an agreement that will ensure peace. Until then, I encourage you to allow Jesus to give you His peace. It come because He is present. It comes because it is a free gift of the God Who is, and Who is not silent. He is our peace and our peace provider. We can rest in His peace because He is Emmanuel, God with us!
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
SCRIPTURES:
1 Timothy 2:5
John 14:25-27
Ephesians 2:14-22
1 Peter 2:24
2 Thessalonians 3:16
You are loved!
Rest in His Peace!
Uncle Mike
John 14:25-27
Ephesians 2:14-22
1 Peter 2:24
2 Thessalonians 3:16
You are loved!
Rest in His Peace!
Uncle Mike
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