Peace Comes From Jesus

These thingsI have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Focus on Christ

Where do you turn for peace? Jesus said that He spoke so that in Him you would have peace.

How does that happen? When a true believer lives out the Words of Christ, this obedience brings an inner peace that results from your spirit being in agreement with the Holy Spirit. But when the believer sins, there is an unsettling in the spirit. The Holy Spirit brings a holy discomfort to the sinful heart of a believer.

In Christ you will have peace. Not in the world, in self, or in others, but in Him. The good news is that the world’s tribulation is temporary in its existence, defeated in its advances, and hopeless in its hardships.

The world, sin, and Satan were defeated through Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. You don’t have to live in distress, inner conflict, misery, pain and torment. The peace of Christ is available, active, and real to an obedient heart.

Focus on Self

The only peace available in self comes from busy activity. If you stay busy enough, then you may not notice anxiety, unrest, and tension. The problem is that self can’t keep up the pace. Die to self, fill up on Christ, follow His Ways, and you will experience true peace.