We all go through difficult times in this world. Whether due to financial stress, health issues, personal struggles, or the like – we all go through difficult times. But one of the most wonderful gifts that we, as Christians, have been given for such times is PEACE.
As Jesus told His disciples on the night He was betrayed, “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” (John 14:27).
What a wonderful comfort it is to know that the Son of God has given us such PEACE – His peace. And what a peace it is, because He is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His rule is marked by unending peace (Isaiah 9:7).
As we survey the Scriptures, we also see that the life of the believer is a life filled with PEACE that Christ has showered graciously upon us.
- “For he himself is our PEACE…” (Ephesians 2:14).
- “And let the PEACE of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15).
- “And the PEACE of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).
- “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).
The list goes on and on…
One of the greatest comforts we have in this world is that God has given us His PEACE through our Lord Jesus.
If you are going through a difficult time, I encourage you to walk in the PEACE you have been given – to know the PEACE you have been given – and to enjoy the PEACE you have been given.
In this world, we have difficulty… but we also have PEACE – the PEACE of Christ.
May His PEACE comfort you at all times, in all things.
His PEACE given to you.
May God richly bless you in His Son,
Dr. Aaron George Glover