"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace, In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world." John 16:33
In this world tribulation is a given. If we have Jesus Christ in your life or not we are guaranteed to go through storms. Our bodies are afflicted with sickness, People can lie on us, We may be wrongly accused of things that we did not do. whatever our tribulation may be Jesus Christ has given us a promise. If we keep our minds and hearts on Him in spite of our situations we can have peace in Him. What a remarkable gift His peace can be when the storms of life run rampant in our lives. When all is in chaos. God has sent His peace into our hearts to comforts us and keep us safe from drowning in the rain. Through Jesus Christ we find peace, hope, joy and love. Without His peace our hearts would be consumed in fear and we would be too troubled to receive to hope of our Saviour.
Today I started running again. It is a new season and it is time for me to get back in shape. As I went to go outside. It was raining, the ground was saturated with water and as my flesh wanted to not take the risk of running in the rain. I embarked on my journey knowing that God was with me. Every puddle that I had to run through became a stepping stone to my destination. My body wanted me to stop. It was telling me that it is your first day you don't have to push yourself. It is not worth it, it is raining. My spirit kept me going. Looking at each step I took I was driven to my destination by God's peace. I knew God would get me to the finish line and I trusted in Him to strengthen me when my body became weak. Without His peace there would be no way that I could persevere through the storm to exercise my faith. God's peace is a gift that passeth understanding for it can calm us even when all hope is seemingly bleak. In this day let us turn to God and keep our minds and hearts on Him so that His peace and consume us and guide us through the day. Jesus Christ has overcome our tribulations so let us take peace in knowing that He has already worked out our situations. God bless you.
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Phillippians 4:7
"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
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3
"Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us." Isaiah 26:12
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