Peace
Human beings live in a fallen and broken world, craving for peace from the madness. We struggle with sin, heartbreak, and injustices on a daily basis. Many in our cultures call for and idealize “world peace,” which seems to be a warm, but out-of-reach plateau. However, what does having true peace mean for the Christ follower?
From the perspective of a Christian, we must remember the source. It simply can’t be obtained without Christ. Jesus is crystal clear when He makes this statement in 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 hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
The source of true, everlasting peace is Jesus and Him alone. Christ is the embodiment of peace. Nothing worldly can or will ever satisfy that longing for peace, as everything this side of eternity is temporary. How can we, as Christians, get the peace that comes from Christ then? It comes by submitting to His Lordship. As we continue to draw near to Him, we can therefore experience His peace.
It’s vital to surrender to Christ and allow Him to work in and through us via daily communing with Him through prayer and through His Word. Paul effectively communicates this by saying, “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:13)
Circumstances will change and suffering will still come and go. The storms of life will always pass through. The more we place our faith in Christ and allow Him to transform us, the more we’ll see His peace carry us through those trials.
As you spend time with the Lord today, ask Him these things that will carry you on the path to peace:
From the perspective of a Christian, we must remember the source. It simply can’t be obtained without Christ. Jesus is crystal clear when He makes this statement in 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 hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
The source of true, everlasting peace is Jesus and Him alone. Christ is the embodiment of peace. Nothing worldly can or will ever satisfy that longing for peace, as everything this side of eternity is temporary. How can we, as Christians, get the peace that comes from Christ then? It comes by submitting to His Lordship. As we continue to draw near to Him, we can therefore experience His peace.
It’s vital to surrender to Christ and allow Him to work in and through us via daily communing with Him through prayer and through His Word. Paul effectively communicates this by saying, “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:13)
Circumstances will change and suffering will still come and go. The storms of life will always pass through. The more we place our faith in Christ and allow Him to transform us, the more we’ll see His peace carry us through those trials.
As you spend time with the Lord today, ask Him these things that will carry you on the path to peace:
- Lord Jesus, please help me to remember that true peace is only found in You and to continue to daily pursue my walk with You.
- Lord, let the peace I find in You extend to my relationships with all those around me.
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