His Peace

 

Sallman-Head of Christ

 

Peace, I leave with you, My peace I give you, not as the world gives you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 (NKJV)                                                                                          

Jesus tells His disciples that he leaves them peace, His peace, not like the world offers.

 

The world’s peace is fleeting. I have described worldly peace as two boys fighting on a school playground. One boy says one thing. A second boy has to say something harsher and louder. That is just the beginning of a fist fight complete with wrestling.  No one really wins in a playground fight.

 

Jesus’s peace is lasting. It is beyond comprehension from a world’s viewpoint. I have stated before that I view the world’s peace is one that lasts until someone throws the next rock. When Jesus returns to earth, we will have lasting peace. We will have no more “cold war”, no more invasions of smaller countries, no more internal issues that divide us.

Jesus tells the disciples and us not to be troubled or afraid. That is not always possible unless you have the Lord Jesus standing with you as you go through the circumstance life has presented you.

I had an experience recently that I believe has brought me peace about a condition in our neighborhood. The house right across the street from us was abandoned.last summer. The last occupants left the yard in  a mess. When our son was home for Thanksgiving, he noticed a window on the second floor was opened.  I had called downtown to the Environmental Court and found out they had sent a letter to the registered owner and gave her until September 21, 2020 to clean up the yard. This house is a brick two story home. There is only one other brick home on our street.  

Today, I heard a knock at our front door. There was a woman who asked me about that house. I have been praying for that house ever since the last occupants left. I couldn't tell the lady at my door what she wanted to know. All I could do was suggest she contact the courthouse and ask the questions she had. But I am thankful that God has been listening to my prayers.