The Legacy of Jesus’ Peace
This devotional article expounds on Jesus' promise of peace in John 14:27, contrasting the world's unstable peace with the spiritual peace Christ leaves for His people. Drawing on the character of God as the triune source of perfect peace and harmony, DeVries encourages believers to lay hold of Christ's legacy of peace as they face worldly turmoil and personal anxiety.
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 As a new year looms before us, many are filled with fear and dread. The world is filled with turmoil and violence. What have we seen of late? Crisis in Ukraine with Russia's intrusion; the ongoing civil strife in Syria; Iran's threat of nuclear war; the barbaric acts committed by the Islamic State; fighting between Hamas and Israel;...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org