Vol. 22 No. 03
January 20, 2020
His Peace
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NIV)
Jesus made several statements like this to remind us that there is peace amidst all the chaos we see going on around us.
There have been many times in my life that I believed I would only find peace when…I had all the things I thought I needed; all the conflicts between nations cease; churches practice the teachings they preach; all turmoil within and around me has calmed; and I am evolved enough to consistently reflect the image of Jesus more than my own.
Guess what? That hasn’t happened.
I still have days when I think I’ll only have peace when I reach a certain status, have and accomplish enough, and there is less turmoil in the world.
But on a deeper level, I know it is still possible to have the peace Jesus promised. Even when the chaos and uncertainty directly impact me, I know that Jesus overcame the world, and that thought calms me. That gives me peace.
And I’m pretty certain that when I arrive at that place of peace, Jesus, the Father, and the Spirit must surely smile.
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