August 11, 2021

PEACE

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Encouraging Words

One thing that is common among all people is the desire for inner peace So many people that I have talked to, many of which who proclaim to be Christians, share that they do not have joy or peace in their lives. This is very sad. Jesus promised us that He gives us peace. What are people doing in their lives to prevent that peace from being manifested? His peace starts in our hearts. If our hearts are filled with malice, hatred, anger, or contempt, then we are not walking with Him and His peace will not be found. If we are pursuing the things of this earth and not the things of heaven, then His peace will not have room in our lives. If we are always jockeying for position and stepping on others to get there, we will not see peace. Jesus gives us His peace, which passes all understanding. What are we doing with our lives, our hearts, to receive. and cherish that peace? Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!