11/01/2026
Finding peace in the mist of life’s challenges/storms.
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
In this verse, Jesus is offering His disciples something the world cannot provide, true peace. As He prepares to leave them, He reassures them that He is not abandoning them in fear and uncertainty. Instead, He gives them "His peace," a deep, unshakable peace that comes from God.
Jesus makes it clear that the peace He gives is different from what the world offers. The world’s peace is temporary, fragile, and dependent on circumstances. It can be lost through war, conflict, or personal struggles. But the peace Jesus gives is internal, lasting, and secure, no matter what happens.
Jesus in ths verse also gives a command: “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” This is not just a suggestion, it is an essential call to step out in faith and trust Him wholeheartedly. His peace is not just an emotion, it is a reality that comes from knowing Him and trusting in His promises.
In today’s world, many people search for peace in money, success, relationships, or personal comfort. But all of these things can fail. Jesus tells us that real peace only comes from Him.
For followers of Christ, this means that we do not have to be controlled by fear, worry, or anxiety. Even in the middle of life’s hardest moments, illness, financial struggles, loss, or uncertainty, we can have a deep inner calm that is not influenced by the world's troubles. Jesus’s peace is not based on how easy or difficult our lives are. It is based on His unchanging presence.
Peace, my friend, is a gift, but we must choose to accept it. If we fill our hearts with fear, doubt, and distractions, we will not experience the peace He offers. But if we fix our eyes on Him, His peace will guard our hearts.
No matter what happens in life, His peace remains. The question is, wil