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Jesus speaks of the calm confidence in God when He talks about peace—a divine gift that we receive, despite our circumstances. When Christ faced the cross, the events ahead troubled Him, but, understanding His Father’s peace, He could move forward to endure the crucifixion because it pleased the Lord. Walking in the Creator’s will gives us confidence in Him, knowing that when we do what God wants, He opens the doors and provides all we need to complete our task.
Knowing that the Lord has a purpose for our lives and that He uses everything to the good for those who believe and trust in Him leads to divine peace and joy. As we face mountains in our lives, we can remain calm because we know God will lead us over them, one step at a time. Instead of walking with fear, we can run with boldness because when the Lord is for us, who can be against us? “ (Romans 8:31). Wrapping ourselves in the promises of scripture gives us the tools we need to face any challenge and climb any mountain.
Internalizing Christ’s acceptance and love will help you find your identity in Him as a completely loved and cherished person. Nothing you can do will separate you from the Lord’s love for you. God adores His creation and wants the best for all living things. Unfortunately, we don’t always trust His ways and can easily find ourselves on the wrong path. Value comes from the price someone will pay for it. Jesus gave His life for us because He loves us so deeply and completely. Believe the Lord loves you, trust His promises, and experience His peace.
Knowing we would need help, Christ left His Spirit to guard and protect us. Tuning into the holy nudges from within our hearts will help us stay on the righteous path. We can become more like Jesus every day as we trust Him more. Living in God’s peace protects us from Satan’s ploys to create chaos in our lives, planting seeds of anxiety and fear to get us off track. But when we live in divine peace, the devil’s arrows will bounce off of us as the Lord protects us.
Believe in Christ’s love for you and accept the gift of peace He offers. By submitting to the Lord’s ways, you will live in His peace. When we receive the Holy Spirit, His divine presence transforms us. No longer will we listen to the devil’s manipulations, but instead, God’s peace protects our hearts and minds.
Journal Questions:
How have you experienced God’s peace?
How have you accepted the Lord’s gift of unconditional love?
In what areas does the devil try to steal your peace?
Application:
Find peace through gratitude.
