The Prince of Peace
John 14:27-31
"'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)
The more we hear of terrorist attacks, hostility and hatefulness in our world, the more we long for true peace. I live in Israel where peace is more of a dream than a reality, and many on both sides of conflicts seek it desperately. The problem is most of us look for peace in the wrong places.
Real peace comes only from the One who brings peace between us and the Creator. How can we ever be agreeable with one another if we do not have peace with God, the very maker and sustainer of the universe? And Jesus actually has made it possible to achieve that peace by His atoning work on the cross. So the desired peace is much closer and more achievable than we may think! If only the entire world could grasp that truth. One day, every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord (see Philippians 2:10).
Are we willing to do what it takes to grasp that? Are we willing to put our trust in the One that has paved the way of peace to God and to one another? Peace be with you!
INSIGHT
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you be secure.'"
(Psalm 122:6)
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Isaiah 25-26
Psalm 83
Acts 3-4
John 14:27-31
27 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.
28 "You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30 I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, 31 but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me.
"Come now; let us leave.
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