PENnED

November 5, 2011

Read: John 14:19-27

“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” (v. 27). 

The peace he gives, Jesus says, is different from the peace the world gives. How is it different? In a big way! Jesus’ peace does not end when there is chaos or hostility. It does not end even in death! Why? Because the peace that Jesus gives is wholeness of life for all eternity: “Because I live, you also will live” (v. 19).

But to whom does Jesus give his peace? It is given to the disciples, then and now. If you believe in Jesus and love him then the promise is for you as well. How do we know we love him? Jesus says,  “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me” (v. 21).

If you have Jesus’ peace in you, a piece of heaven is in you.