"My Peace I Give To You"

John 14:27 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus said,
"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."

At this time when the world is facing the Covid-19 Pandemic, peacefulness has been lost to stress, fear, uncertainty, and far too often hopelessness. Universally we are learning that governments of the world cannot deliver the solutions and confidence to overcome the stress and fear. This pandemic does not respect national boundaries or racial distinctions. As we see on the news reports, all the peoples of the world are battling the same enemy and facing the same challenges and losses. Death and illness is indiscriminate.

Jesus knew that we would have these kinds of challenges and attacks in our lives, so when He rose from death and took His place in heaven, He gave His Spirit to those who believe in Him. He promised that He would "never leave us nor fore sake us". By His Spirit, He walks beside us as we travel though the challenges and trials of life. His motivation is His Love for us all. Like this pandemic, His love crosses all national boundaries and all races. Jesus came to the world for the whole world.

If you call on Jesus and believe that He loves you and wants to have a relationship with you...forgiven of your sins and seeking His righteousness, He will live within you by His Spirit.

John 3:16 New International Version (NIV)

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.