+DEV+ Speak Peace To Your Problems

Date: September 9, 2013 11:59 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Speak Peace To Your Problems

Speak Peace To Your Problems

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to 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)

Scripture Focus: John 14:15-31

Peace. Centuries before Jesus was born Isaiah prophesied the Messiah would be the "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). On the evening of His birth, an angel chorus proclaimed "peace to men" (Luke 2:14). Why? God knew that broken humanity was in desperate need of it. But what is peace? Its union, not division; being at rest, not at war; wholeness, not brokenness. Its hope and life, not death.

Jesus spoke peace to the sick woman who touched His cloak believing that He could heal her (Luke 8:48); to His disciples as He told them He would soon be leaving them (John 14:27); and as He appeared to them following His death and resurrection (John 20:19, 21). He knew their heart needs and met them with peace.

Life often speaks the language of chaos, pain, destruction and division. When we hear that harsh language, we need to remember that God's peace can transform it all into rest, clarity, healing, joy, love, and Life. That's His promise to us through the Holy Spirit. Listen as He speaks peace to you.

Insight:  When troubled, remember Philippians 4:7: "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."



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