12/8/09                  GOD’S PEACE                

 Scripture – John 14:27  “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

 Observation – Jesus gives us a different type of peace than the world gives. The world’s peace depends on circumstances, agreements and threats. The peace – that all is in God’s hands and that we are safe in His hands - is not dependant on other people or circumstances. This is peace that we have via the Holy Spirit. We can allow (let) this peace be disturbed. Jesus says don’t let this happen. It is fear and anxiety that takes away our sense of peace.

 Application – We need to live from a place of knowing we have peace – God’s peace – and that we are responsible for not letting other things block it. We need to let the peace reign in our hearts and not let our heart be troubled or afraid. I find that if I get my confession right that my thoughts will follow.

 Prayer – Please show me Lord how to live and enjoy this peace that you give us. Show me what to do when my heart is starting to be troubled and fear is trying to encroach upon my life. Help me to be quick to respond and to get my words and thoughts in order – according to Your word. Thank You Lord for the peace that You have placed within me. You have not given me a spirit of fear but the Spirit of love, and power and a sound mind.