Jesus’ words of promise in John 14:27-28:
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again.”
Jesus offers you a gift not of this world that can only be found in Him. His heavenly peace for your mind and heart can overcome any temporary trouble or fear. The Prince of Peace is with You now and is coming back for You one day to live in His kingdom.
What trouble, what fear, are you experiencing today that needs to be exchanged right now for Christ’s gift?
Jesus’ words of promise again from the Message Bible:
I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught. “You’ve heard me tell you, ‘I’m going away, and I’m coming back.’
No matter what you may be walking through today, remember, for the Christ-follower, God’s gift of peace is available now and His best is always yet to come.
Prayer- “Father, thank You for Your gift of peace of mind and heart. Help me not to look to the world, to not be troubled or afraid, but to look to You and look forward to Your return.”
AS ABOVE, SO BELOW
AMEN.