Jan 9, 2022
Scripture Reading: John 14:25-31
The concept of 'peace' is a major theme in the Bible, especially in the New Testament. The word 'peace' occurs 95 times in the New Testament and is found in every book except 1 John.
Few passages in Scripture are as sweet and comforting as this familiar promise of Jesus in John 14. There is, in the Bible, the objective standing of peace with God. "Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom 5:1; cf. Col 1:20). The breech of relationship between sinful man and an infinitely holy God has been taken away by the cross of Christ for those who believe in Him.
Flowing from the fountain of peace with God, in John 14:27, is the subjective experience of the feeling of peace in the mind and heart. This is peace from God. This is the feeling of security and contentment and well-being. One of the wonders of this statement is that Jesus promises to give believers His peace … "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you." Is there any better peace?
This peace from God is not the elimination of problems or pain, but it is to have emotions and thoughts that are settled and stable in the middle of difficult circumstances. By truly resting in Christ, contemplating His wondrous work on our behalf, we can know the truth of the blessing "The LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace" (Num 6:26).