His Peace

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

He gives us peace.  A peace that is complete and solid.  A peace unlike the world’s that is based on circumstances that shift like sand.  His peace can be trusted.  It allows our hearts and minds to rest and causes us to be still.  His peace will allow us to stop the continual churn of the mind as we try to fix the problems that come before us.  His peace frees us from the fear of the unknown because He is known and He knows it all.

I don't know about you, but that is the peace that I desire.  I want that peace that keeps my blood pressure down as I face reduction in pay and another bill that needs to be paid.  His peace reminds me that He will supply all of my needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). 

I want the peace that helps me to wait as I seek answers about medical issues because I can trust Him with the outcome. I want that peace that keeps me from fretting about changes on the job because I know that His plan is not to harm me, but rather to prosper me ( Jeremiah 29:11). His peace reminds me that He is working it all out for my good and His purpose (Romans 8:28).

 So I can pray for wisdom to navigate through the changes as I keep my eyes focused on Him and His purpose for me. His peace is good.  His peace is the assurance of His Spirit residing in me.  So no, I do not have be troubled and I do not have to be afraid for He has given me His peace.