God’s peace
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
I realized I had allowed myself to see peace as a luxury which I sometimes have and other times don’t. But it became plain to me that according to God’s Word, peace is not merely a “luxury”; it is a gift Jesus freely offers, which should be a fundamental element of my walk with Him.
Jesus repeatedly emphasized peace in His “upper room discourse” of John chapters 14 to 17.
Let not your heart be troubled. (John 14:1)
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 34:14 tells us to “Seek peace, and pursue it.” In today’s world, with all its activity, technology, trouble, war, conflict, etc., peace of mind can truly seem elusive, and it often takes some “pursuing” in order to find it. But after going over the scriptures mentioned here, I made a conscious decision to ardently pursue God’s peace instead of enduring needless worry, fear, and turmoil over the things that concern me. By God’s grace, I will walk in closer, more intimate fellowship with the Prince of Peace and endeavor to know Him better.
Know Jesus, know peace. No Jesus, no peace.” The only way to have lasting peace is to “know Jesus.
[1] Activated Pursuing Peace
