The Peace of Christ

It was going to be a time of extreme testing for the disciples…the ultimate trial and testing of their faith. After all they’d experienced during their time with Jesus, nothing would compare with what they were about to go through. They must have been overwhelmed with trepidation at Christ’s impending fate and its aftermath. Jesus, well aware of His disciples’ state of mind said to them…

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” [John 14:27]

Even today, during your own times of trial and testing, these words of Jesus are also for you. Yes beloved, Jesus’ promise of His peace is available to you, right now. Please know that His peace is extra-ordinary, super-natural – not of this world. As Jesus Himself said, “it’s not as the world gives”. There is nothing like it to be found here on earth, it’s a peace that transcends your human understanding. The peace of Christ will not stop your trials but will enfold you in the midst of your trials.

The peace of Christ is for you today, take hold of this gift and do not allow yourself to succumb to the voice of fear. Instead, listen to the Word of God, “…don’t be troubled or afraid…For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” [John 14:27; 2 Timothy 1:7].

So fill your mind and heart with the peace of Christ that He so lovingly has given to you and be released from fear and anxiety even in the midst of difficult times.

“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way.” [2 Thessalonians 3:16]

Amen †

The Peace of Christ ©2013 Shelley Johnson 9-Sep-13