My peace I leave with you, my peace I give you… (John 14:27)

There are times in our lives when our peace is simply based on our own ignorance. But when we wake up to the realities of life, our inner peace disappears unless it comes from Jesus. When our Lord speaks of peace, he creates peace, because the words that He is always "spirit and truth" (John 6:63). Have I received what Jesus says? «… My peace I give you…», a peace that comes from contemplating his face and fully understanding and receiving his peaceful contentment.

Are you seriously worried right now? Do you have fears and are you confused by the waves and the storm that God in his sovereignty has allowed to enter your life? Have you turned each and every stone of your faith face up, and yet have found no source of peace, joy, or consolation? Does your life seem totally sterile? Then look up and receive the placid contentment of the Lord Jesus.

The reflection of his peace is proof that you are right with God, because you exhibit your freedom to return your mind to Him. If you are not okay with God, you can never turn your mind anywhere but yourself. Allowing anything to hide the face of Jesus Christ from you either causes you embarrassment or gives you a false sense of security.

In relation to the problem that is pressing you right now, are you looking at Jesus (Hebrews 12: 2) and receiving peace from him? If so, He will become a blessing of grace and peace that will be displayed in and through you. But if you try to solve the problem by clenching your teeth, you destroy the effectiveness of it in you, and you deserve what happens to you.

We are troubled because we do not take Him into account. When we seek the counsel of Jesus Christ, confusion stops, because in Him there is no confusion. Put everything before Him, and when you are faced with difficulties, grief and sadness, listen to Him say: Let not your heart be troubled….