With these words Jesus reminds me that I will not have peace in this world. We pray for peace which is good but as long as Satan has his way there will not be lasting peace in the world.
True peace in my life can only come through a relationship with Jesus Christ thanks to His death and resurrection. When I in faith accepted His gift of salvation He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within me and to produce fruit in my life.
As I spend time with God in prayer and scripture this fruit grows and permeates every aspect of my life. It is only through His presence that my life can reflect love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.
When Jesus returned to His Father He left His followers the gift of peace. Therefore nothing that happens in this world should trouble or alarm me. Move me to share Jesus with the world? Definitely! Wring my hands and live in fear? Absolutely not!
Do you have this peace that is beyond all understanding? If not, I pray you will seek Jesus out. He has promised that when you seek you will find. Seek Him today.
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