My Peace I Give To You

 On the last night Jesus spent with His disciples, He had many things to share with them. He gave them instructions, and explained about the Holy Spirit and eternal life. He also warned them of many bad things that would come because they had been chosen by Him. He gave them authority to use His name. Then He prayed for them.

One of the most personal, and beautiful, things He did was give them His peace. Jesus’ peace allowed Him to sleep in the midst of the storm, to speak to His creation and tell it to be still. His peace allowed Him to walk untouched through the midst of those trying to throw Him off a cliff. His peace allowed Him to never be carnal, to always forgive, to always love, and to always be in communion with the Father. Not only did He give this peace to them, but He made sure to let them know He would not take it back from them. Unlike people of this world, who might give and take...Jesus only gives.

Brothers and sisters, today if you are struggling to be at peace, turn to Jesus. He has provided for your peace. This is a peace you can have in the midst of the storms of life. No matter who or what is coming against you. If you are having problems with your marriage, friendships, children, your finances, or if you have sickness in your body - Jesus says “let not your heart be troubled or afraid". On the cross He provided for every need you will ever have.

 Use the authority He has given you. Speak to the mountains in your life. Say, "spirit of poverty, strife, rejection, fear, sickness...Jesus told me you were coming, but I have news for you. You cannot stay. Jesus has already defeated you, and right now, in the name of Jesus, I command you to go and not return." Now believe that it is done, and begin to praise your God who cannot lie. Call upon the gift of peace given to you by your loving Savior. Allow it to dominate you. Fill your mind with the beautiful promises in God's word and be at peace. Jesus loves you, and He is interceding for you even now.

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

 "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Isaiah 26:3 NLT

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 KJV