The Peace of God

   “May grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”  (2 Peter 1: 2)

   There are many difficulties that infringe upon our peace in this world.  Some are easily overcome; some seem as though they can never be overcome.  We must turn to God as our savior if we are to overcome these problems and remain in His peace.

  Jesus many times spoke of peace to His disciples and followers.  He told them that the peace He gives is not the peace of the world.  “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  Not as the world gives do I give it to you.  Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”  (John 14: 27).  I am comforted by these words each day but especially when I am troubled or downcast.

   The world will rob us of our peace if we allow.  Temptations will draw us into sin and take us from God.  The peace of this world is not the peace intended for us by God.  What this world calls peace is many times a lie of Satan; if sought it will take from us the true peace offered by God.

   Peace is God’s gift to us; He gives it freely and willingly to all who seek it.  The peace He gives to me may be very different from the peace He gives to you.  We are each an individual creation of God and He treats us as the unique person we are.

   The peace of the world will vanish in the blink of an eye.  God’s peace lasts throughout eternity.

   “The God of peace be with all of you.  Amen.” (Romans 15: 33)