The Peace of Christ 

   “Peace I bequeath to you; my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you.  Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (John 14: 27) 

   I can’t help but believe that the world would be far better off if people sought the peace Jesus wants to give them.  People get upset about so many things that are, in the long run, of very little importance.  They can’t be at peace within themselves because they are seeking peace in a world wrought with sin and evil; one that doesn’t even know the true meaning of peace.

   There are some who almost seem to search out things to be upset about.  They don’t like the way things are politically so they complain about those in office as if their complaints will matter to the one they are complaining about.  Politicians historically care about only one thing – reelection.  Our opinions and thoughts matter little to them unless they are accompanied by a large donation.

   Perhaps they take offense at something a Bishop or the Pope has said, never stopping to consider if they were accurately quoted or used to promote a favorite cause of the reporter.  Bishops and Popes and all other religious leaders are humans, subject to human errors and mistakes.   Jesus said, “And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.” (Matt 28: 20).  There is no one who can thwart the will of God.

   When we turn to God we will find the peace that cannot be found in the world.  Only then will we find what we seek; the peace that Jesus Christ bequeathed to us as His gift.