John 14:27-31
Peace I leave with
you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not
your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. You heard me say to you,
`I go away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced,
because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have
told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place, you may
believe. I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is
coming. He has no power over me; but I do as the Father has commanded me, so
that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise, let us go hence.
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Do you know the peace
which passes all understanding? In his farewell discourse Jesus grants peace
as his gift to his disciples. What kind of peace does he offer? The peace of
Christ is more than the absence of trouble. It includes everything which
makes for our highest good. The world's approach to peace is avoidance of
trouble and a refusal to face unpleasant things. Jesus offers the peace which
conquers our fears and anxieties. Nothing can take us from the peace and joy of
Jesus Christ. No sorrow or grief, no danger, no suffering can make it less.
Jesus also speaks of his destination and ultimate triumph over the powers of
evil in the world. In the eyes of the world the cross stood for shame,
humiliation, and defeat. Jesus went to the cross knowing that it would lead to
victory over the powers of sin and of Satan. Jesus also knew that he would
return to his Father in glory. The cross brought glory to Jesus and to the
Father and it is our way to glory as well. In the Cross of Christ we find true
peace and reconciliation with God. Do you live in the peace of Jesus Christ?
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"Lord Jesus, may
your peace be always with me. May no circumstance, trouble, or vexation rob me
of the peace which passes all understanding. You, alone, O Lord, are my Peace.
May I always reside in that peace by believing your word and by doing your
will.”
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