God's Glory Church

“I leave you peace, I give you My peace!” —John 14:27

I was thrilled when I found the perfect gift for my mother-in-law’s birthday: the bracelet even included a stone that matched her birth month! Finding the perfect gift for someone is always a great pleasure. But what to do if the gift that a person needs cannot be bought. Many of us would like to give someone peace of mind, rest or even patience. If only all that could be bought, wrapped in beautiful paper and tied with a ribbon!

People cannot give such gifts to each other. However, Jesus, God in human flesh, gives believers in Him a special gift – the gift of peace. Before ascending to heaven and leaving the disciples, He gave them the promise of the Holy Spirit, who “will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have told you” (Jn. 14:26). Jesus offered them peace, His peace, as an incorruptible gift to their hearts when they are troubled or afraid. He Himself is our peace with God, with others and with ourselves.

We can’t give loved ones the extra level of patience or improve their health the way they would like or give them the peace we all need during life’s challenges. But under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can tell them about Jesus, about the One who gives true and eternal peace and is the embodiment of this peace.

How has Jesus brought peace into your life? Who introduced you to Him?

Lord Jesus, thank you for the comfort of Your eternal and unshakable peace in my life.

Author: Kirsten Holmberg