Are you experiencing peace?   Maybe we should define peace first?  Peace according to Webster;              1. Freedom from war or civil disorder.  2. Harmony in human relationships.  3. Quietness   

Peace as defined by the Bible dictionary - “Sense of well-being and fulfillment that comes from God and is dependent on His Presence.”

Well, I think we can all come to the conclusion that our world is not going to experience the peace as defined by Webster, but we individually can experience the peace as defined in the latter because Jesus is “The Gift of Peace.”  “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9: 6)   

Jesus told us “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give 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)   The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians, “For He (Jesus) Himself is our peace…” (2:14)   There are, and will be, many things in this life that will try to rob you of your peace.  The key is to focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ.  When you and I focus on The Prince of Peace we can experience the peace of God that surpasses all human reasoning.  Jesus desires to say, “Peace, be Still!” to the storm in your life.  He will only do that as you invite Him to do so.

In His Service,
Pastor Rod