The Gift of Peace

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.

- John 14:27, NKJV

God gives us so many opportunities and gifts in/through Christ…so much so we tend to overlook or forget some of the most basic ones. Understand that while we wake up looking for and expecting signs, wonders, and miracles, we ought not forget about the things God provides/works behind the scenes. Know that a lot goes into making “us”, “us” and we know this because when something (call it drama or turmoil) pokes its ugly head up, we quickly learn what we are living without. Unfortunately it is in this moment of inconvenience that we also find ourselves anxious or troubled, yet perhaps one of the most over looked gifts God delivers through Jesus is peace. While not shiny or tantalizing, “peace” is exactly what we need, what we require to negotiate this thing we call life. Peace will keep us in faith when hell seems to set up camp outside our homes. Peace will keep our hearts believing even when the world keeps picking at old wounds. Peace will let us rest even though we have no clue how we’ll make it through today, much less tomorrow. Peace allows our minds to stay on Christ even when the world says we are fools for believing in what we don’t see. Peace in heart, mind, body, and soul allows each of us to focus on the one thing that matters – Christ…and from there we can have joy, happiness, and love because our thoughts and ways are no longer about the world, but on the Kingdom. Today let’s forgo worrying, fear, and anxiety, and let God be Lord over our lives…then let us receive His peace which passes all understanding - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7, NKJV).

BE BLESSED!