Make Jesus the source of your peace

 




"Now, may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16"

What is your peace derived from? What or who gives you peace? The issue of peace in your heart is a result of your personal decisions; it's you who decides to have peace or not. It is you who have chosen to give someone or something the power to rule your heart. Now, your peace comes from whoever rules your heart and life, whatever dominates your life is what gives you peace.

If you have decided that people are the ones to give you joy and peace in your life, that peace won't last, because people may delight you today but offend you tomorrow, and this is because no one is perfect, everyone has their flaws. It doesn't matter if this person is your spouse, friend, or anyone else. The word of God says, "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. Jeremiah 17:5," so relying solely on someone to give you peace already puts you under a curse. Today Make Jesus the source of your peace.

For some, their worldly accomplishments are the source of their peace; when they have money, they are happy, but when they lack, they enter into sadness and stress. Others may not lack money but desire more than what they have. Some find peace in their positions at work, wanting more than what they already possess, and because they haven't attained it, they lack peace. The word of God says, "Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 5:10."

For some, the source of their peace is the pleasures and luxuries of this world. When faced with life's challenges and their hearts are hurt, their way of comforting themselves is indulging in worldly pleasures and luxuries. Some drink alcohol, some listen and dance to worldly music, and some engage in adultery. Humans have devised their own ways of finding joy apart from God, but the word of God is clear, "There is no peace for the wicked, says the Lord. Isaiah 48:22."

You cannot find peace by sinning. Also, you cannot find peace in environments where evil prevails. And a wicked person cannot give you peace; they don’t have that peace. So they can't give you what they don't have.

Jesus Christ said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27." True peace comes only from God. Make Jesus Christ your foundation; he is faithful and will not leave you, and he will provide everything you need in your life. The peace that Jesus gives is not like that of this world; his peace lasts forever in our hearts.

Prayer: Jesus Christ, you are the King of peace. I have searched for peace in this world and haven't found it; my heart has been hurt by many things, and even the people I trusted have broken my heart. Now, only you remain, Jesus, you are my refuge. I ask you to give me your eternal peace in my heart. Amen.

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