John 16:33 “These things have I spoken unto you, that in me, ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulations, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
What is happening in our world? The headlines of today are so troubling! Chaos in government, legislation that promotes infanticide, destruction of traditional families, churches closing their doors, worldwide persecution of Christians…
In a time when there is the concerted effort to eradicate God and Christianity from the world, Jesus promises His peace to us. He doesn’t promise to remove the problems from us, He promises to give us peace through the knowledge that He is in control; He is the One who has triumphed over the sin in this world, and He is the One who will reign supreme forever. Our time of perfect peace has not come yet, but we do have His peace internally when we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. It is good to know that my God cannot be defeated. He is the One that is the Giver of Peace. No matter what happens to me, no matter what I see or read in the news, no matter what I hear… I have the peace that passes all understanding because my God is in control. My God has overcome the world!
Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.
Peace, peace, wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above!
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray
In fathomless billows of love!
(excerpt from “Wonderful Peace” by Don Moen)
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
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How has God’s peace sustained you in times of trouble?