Day 23
Bible Text: Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)
“And he will be called: Prince of Peace.”
Have you noticed there is a difference between physical peace (absence of bodily harm) and internal peace? Have you noticed that we can have physical peace and not have inner peace? Of course we want both. What does Jesus promise us? In John 14:27, he says, “I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” And in John 16:33 he says it even stronger: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
He promises that whatever you experience externally in our world today, that he will give you a GIFT of peace, a shalom for your heart and mind! And that no matter the trials and sorrows we face, that we can actually take heart, or be encouraged, because he has overcome the world, through the cross and empty tomb. Incredible.
Will you shift your focus from the chaos, confusion, division, strife and warring of society, to the Lord Jesus? Will you receive this gift he earned for you on the cross, and step into this lifestyle of peace? Notice that even when Jesus was tortured and undergoing incredible pain prior to and on the cross, he never lacked peace. That’s what he offers freely to you now.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I receive your peace now. Even if I can’t fully understand it, I know you are the Prince of Peace, so I trust you. Help me to shift from the world’s flawed version of peace, and into your bulletproof shalom. Guard my heart and mind from the evil one, and help me to enjoy you in full confidence and peace. May the Prince of Peace in me cause others around me to experience your peace as well! In Jesus’ name.
By Pastor Kevin Schuessler
“And he will be called: Prince of Peace.”
Have you noticed there is a difference between physical peace (absence of bodily harm) and internal peace? Have you noticed that we can have physical peace and not have inner peace? Of course we want both. What does Jesus promise us? In John 14:27, he says, “I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” And in John 16:33 he says it even stronger: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
He promises that whatever you experience externally in our world today, that he will give you a GIFT of peace, a shalom for your heart and mind! And that no matter the trials and sorrows we face, that we can actually take heart, or be encouraged, because he has overcome the world, through the cross and empty tomb. Incredible.
Will you shift your focus from the chaos, confusion, division, strife and warring of society, to the Lord Jesus? Will you receive this gift he earned for you on the cross, and step into this lifestyle of peace? Notice that even when Jesus was tortured and undergoing incredible pain prior to and on the cross, he never lacked peace. That’s what he offers freely to you now.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I receive your peace now. Even if I can’t fully understand it, I know you are the Prince of Peace, so I trust you. Help me to shift from the world’s flawed version of peace, and into your bulletproof shalom. Guard my heart and mind from the evil one, and help me to enjoy you in full confidence and peace. May the Prince of Peace in me cause others around me to experience your peace as well! In Jesus’ name.
By Pastor Kevin Schuessler
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