THE GIFT OF PEACE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Fear, anxiety, sin, fear, uncertainty, doubt, and numerous other forces are at war within us. The Gift of Peace (the peace of God) comes into our heart, helping us to restrain hostile forces and offering a calm assurance and comfort in place of conflict. Jesus says He will give us peace that passes all understanding–if we are willing to accept it from Him. Who wouldn’t want that kind of peace, right?

The end result of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives is a deep and lasting peace. Unlike world peace, which is normally defined as the absence of conflict, this peace brings confident assurance in any circumstance! With the peace of God, we have no need to fear the present or the future. If your life is full of stress, allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with Jesus Christ’s peace.

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit in John 14:27-31…”I am leaving a gift–peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I have told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really love me, you will be very happy for me, because now I go to the Father, who is greater than I am. I have told you these things before they happen so that you will believe when they do happen.

I don’t have much more time to talk to you, because the prince of this world approaches. He has no power over me, but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world will know that I love the Father. Come, let’s be going.”

As God the Son, Jesus willingly submits to God the Father. We must choose to obey God as well and submit to His Word, following the leading of the Holy Spirit.