Written by Scripture
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27 (KJV)
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Historical and Exegetical Context
In John 14:27, Jesus is addressing His disciples during the Last Supper. Knowing the turmoil they would face after His crucifixion, He offers them His peace—a peace unlike anything the world could provide. This divine peace is rooted in God’s unchanging nature and the promise of the Holy Spirit as their Comforter and Advocate.
Authorship: The Gospel of John was written by John, the beloved disciple of Jesus.
Audience: Jesus originally spoke these words to His disciples, but they serve as a timeless promise for all believers.
Context: Jesus reassures His followers that in Him, fear and anxiety can be replaced by confidence and trust in God’s sovereignty.
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Greek Word Insight
“Peace” (εἰρήνη, eirēnē): Denotes completeness, tranquility, and harmony with God, offering a sense of well-being that transcends earthly struggles.
“Afraid” (δειλιάω, deiliao): Refers to timidity or cowardice, highlighting the call to courage through trust in God’s power and presence.
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Reflection
Amid a world where peace is quickly fading away, there is the rise of fear and anxiety experienced like never before. The future hangs in the balance as wars and rumors of wars dominate news headlines; economic tremors are showing signs of a potential earthquake that may devastate the market, and making ends meet is becoming ever increasingly a pit of despair. The world attempts to offer a solution; society claims to have an answer, a remedy. But with every promised step forward, there are two steps of failure back. Sleep is fleeting, and our minds cannot find an oasis.
It’s at these very critical moments we remember the words of our King: a promise of peace in His presence if we will only abide in it. A promise of a refuge and high tower during the time of the raging storms. He who sits on heaven’s throne commands the affairs of this world in the palm of His right hand. His will cannot be stopped, and what He declared shall be accomplished.
When peace in our lives is needed like never before, Jesus offers the gift of His peace, which surpasses all understanding. This peace reassures us that we shall not be swallowed up by the tides of chaos, we shall stand when others fall, walk through the fire and not be burned. We shall face every obstacle with His peace as our armor and overcome in Jesus’ name. His peace is strong, it’s victorious, it’s enduring, it’s everlasting.
Jesus is our peace. To receive His peace is to receive Him. It’s to receive Jesus in our hearts as Lord and Savior. Today, if you are in need of His peace, receive Jesus Christ in your heart, and may His peace guide you into the heavenly gates of heaven where a hero’s welcome awaits you.
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Prayer
“Lord Jesus, today I am in need of Your peace, I am in need of Your love, I am in need of Your presence. Fill me with Your peace which surpasses all understanding as I dedicate my life to You wholeheartedly this day. I am Yours; have Your way with my heart, receive me as Your beloved, and lead me through these days of trials and uncertainty knowing You will be with me every step of the way. It’s in Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Be Still” by Hope Darst
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Action Step
Take a moment today to pause and reflect on areas in your life where you need God’s peace. Surrender those areas to Him through prayer. As you go about your day, speak John 14:27 over your heart, replacing fear with trust in His promises.
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Prophet Word
Glynda Lomax
Monday, December 16, 2024
Blessing in the Time of Lack
Children, there is a time of great and widespread lack coming to all the world. This time is designed to cause unbelievers to cry out to Me. In this time of great lack, My blessings will pour down on those who remain faithful while enduring what is to come. These blessings will be a witness to those who have continually rejected Me that they are serving the wrong god. Though all the world will be in hunger and lack, My chosen will not be in hunger and lack for I will shower you in blessings in that time.
Prepare to be a witnesses of His love to the world in that season.
The time of trouble is for the unbelievers in the churches and in the world.
Those whose mind remains on Jesus in faithfulness will be provided for by His hand.
These blessings of grace will be used by God to show us His deep love and show the world He is Lord over all gods.
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