PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU, MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU

 

DAILY DEVOTIONAL – FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Immeasurable Peace By David Wilkerson (1931-2011) Jesus knew the disciples needed the kind of peace that would see them through any and all situations. He told his disciples,  “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you” (John 14:27).  This word had to amaze the disciples.  In their eyes, it was almost an unbelievable promise:  Christ’s peace was to become their peace. These twelve men had marveled at the peace they had witnessed in Jesus for the past three years.  Their Master was never afraid.  He was always calm, never ruffled by any circumstance. We know that Christ was capable of spiritual anger.  At times he was stirred, and he knew how to weep.  But he led his life on earth as a man at peace.  He had peace with the Father, peace in the face of temptation, peace in times of rejection and mockery.  He even had peace during storms at sea, sleeping on the deck of the boat while others trembled with terror. Now Jesus was promising these men the very same peace. When they heard this, the disciples must have looked at each other in wonder:  “You mean, we’re going to have the same peace that he has?  This is incredible.” Jesus added, “not as the world gives do I give to you”       (John 14:27).  This wasn’t going to be the so-called peace of a numb, zoned-out society.  Nor would it be the temporary peace of the rich and famous, who try to purchase peace of mind with material things.  No, this was the very peace of Christ himself, a peace that surpasses all human understanding. When Christ promised the disciples his peace, it was as if he was saying to them and to us today:  “I know you don’t understand the times you face.  You don’t comprehend the Cross and the suffering I am about to face. But I want to bring your heart into a place of peace.  You won’t be able to face what is coming without having my enduring peace in you.  You must have my peace.” Read OnlineDownload PDFForward to a Friend

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