Thoughts for another day

Oct. 2, 2007

Today's verse: Jn. 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. (KJV)
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The world is starved for peace today. What exists in the minds and hearts of people is fear. The fear, of what may happen or the unknown. Many times, it is the fear of what seems preposterous to the mind today becoming a reality tomorrow. If you were to ask me what the biggest disease currently, I’d say, it is the lack of peace in people’s hearts; and I am calling it a disease because it is at the root of most afflictions of the body and it gnaws at the insides and tears apart a human being. The victims are people from all classes of society, not just the poor or underprivileged.

So what really is peace and why is it so elusive? Peace I’d say is that state of mind in which is no anxiety. It is elusive because most human beings have some form of worry or other, which occupies their mind space and does not allow them to imbibe joy and other good things in life. Peace is something that one can experience even in the worst calamity though my saying that may seem foolish to you. And that kind of peace can be found in Jesus alone; peace, despite the problems perceived right before our eyes.

If you recall the miracle of the storm at sea, Jesus chides the apostles for their lack of faith for when the storm had arisen, their peace was shattered, the strange thing was that in the midst of the storm, Jesus was calm and sleeping. Do you think it is possible to sleep during a storm? But still He was. Because He had confidence in His Father. He knew that His Father could handle all things. His faith in His Father was unshakeable. Therefore, He was at peace.

What we must know today is that Jesus has told us that He has given us His peace. A peace, unlike the world’s definition of peace. A peace, which can withstand the biggest catastrophes of life and can ride the largest waves. My friend put your trust in Jesus. Yes, you will still have your problems and woes and your difficulties. But in their midst, you will have an inexplicable calm. And in this situation, you will see the Hand of your God, working for you.