Seeds of Wisdom

JESUS OUR PEACE - SHALOM

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

The name of Jesus covers all human needs of peace: peace of mind, emotional peace, physical peace, national peace, tranquillity, rest, quietness, and everything that makes for life fulfilment. This name guarantees the elimination of everything that disturbs you and your progress. Various kinds of fears eat many people up from the inside. However, the Lord reveals Himself as the Peace of His people. Jesus’ words in our opening scripture, show us that there is a substantial difference between the peace the world gives and the peace that God gives. A closer look at our world today reveals that there are more prisoners outside the prison walls than within. The Bible reveals two kinds of peace. In Romans 5:1, a person experiences the first when he is free from the burden of sin and has the assurance that his sins have been forgiven. There is, however, another kind of peace which is made available through the name Jehovah Shalom. That is the peace that Jesus spoke of in John 14:27. We get a sense of the power of this peace of God in Philippians 4:6-7.

The legitimate needs and wants of life can be so pressing that they become distraction channels through which the devil destroys a life. However, the peace of God is a protective peace and an offensive weapon of attack. When the peace of God garrisons and protects your life, the devil cannot penetrate. Only the people who have this peace are safe from the torment of fear. When you face any challenge or storm in life, the first evidence of victory is the peace of God. That is your green light of victory. May the peace of God keep your heart and mind (Phil 4:6-7).

Further Reading: John 14:1-31, Judges 6:12-24, Philippians 4:6-7

Prayer: Pray that the peace of God will fill your life.