2021-03-31 06:00:14
Peace Filled People
A Daily Devotional for March 31, 2021
Read John 20:19-21
Peace is one of the most valuable gifts that we can receive from God. So many times when people I know have experienced salvation one of the first comments they often make is about the peace they feel in their heart and in their mind. Peace that comes from God is powerful and a gift we must continually tap into.
In John 20:19 we find the disciples shut in, in fear of the Jews. They saw what had just happened to Jesus on the cross and they knew that their lives could be in danger. Then Jesus appears to them and the first thing he says is “Peace be with you.” He doesn’t say don’t be afraid, he doesn’t say love be with you, instead he talks about peace. He knows that their ability to find themselves in the peace He can give will change their trajectory. They no longer will have to remain in hiding but they can move forward in the ways that Jesus is calling them to move.
Peace is a key ingredient to being able to move forward in the things that God has for us. Challenges and tough circumstances are going to come and we have to find a way to align ourselves to receive the peace which can only come from God. The kind of peace that surpasses circumstances and often cannot be explained.
In a world often controlled by anxiety and worry, the peace of God tells a different story. The world is looking for this kind of peace. They are hungry for it. In times of great challenge in the world this is a key component to the people of God showing who we truly are. We must position ourselves to access and receive this kind of peace in the midst of the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Life Application
Are there areas in your life where you are not experiencing the peace of God? How can you realign yourself to receive God’s peace in that area?
Prayer
God, teach me how to remain in your peace despite the circumstances I find myself in. Show me how to live from that place so I can represent you well.
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