“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
Does life sometimes seem overwhelming?
You’ve received a troubling report from the doctor. One of your children is in crisis. You wonder how you will pay your bills. Then there’s a car accident. It seem like trouble comes in bunches.
The disciples found themselves in a raging storm on the sea of Galilee. As seasoned fishermen they had seen storms before but nothing like this. What made matters worse Jesus was not with them.
When he did come walking on the water they thought he was a ghost. They screamed in terror. But Jesus called across the waves,
“It is I; be not afraid!” (“I AM is here; stop being frightened!” Amplified)
Then he climbed into the boat with them and the wind died down (Mark 6:45-52).
Did you notice that Jesus walked on the water? The very thing that was so frightening to them Jesus walked on. What does this tell us? The circumstance that seems so threatening to you now is under Jesus’ feet. He has control of all of it and will see you through. Let his peace fill you now.
I’ve been thinking about the word peace. In Greek “peace” has the connotation of being linked together. So when Jesus says to us,
“Peace I leave with you,”
He’s saying,
“You and I are in this together and I’m also pulling this load. We’re walking arm in arm through this difficult experience. You are not alone.”
Not only is Jesus walking with us and shouldering our load, but he is within us. And because He is within us, we have all the resources we need.
What difficult experience do you find yourself in right now? What are you dreading? Can you visualize Jesus in that situation?
Lord Jesus, thank you for sharing my burden and giving me all the resources I need to handle this. Amen.
by Helen Grace Lescheid
Used by Permission
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