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Ending the Search for Peace

by Detrick Redding

How would you describe your heart? How would you describe your daily mood? What’s going on in your mind? With the activities of the day and time that we are in, there are many different variations of answers. We are faced with so many things that challenge the hearts and minds of many, from young to old, wealthy to not so wealthy, those near and those far away. One thing that is common among all is that the issues of this world affect us all in some way or another.

There is one element that we all can benefit from, and that is peace. Peace is defined as a state of tranquility or quietness. Also, it is described as freedom from disturbance, a state of security or order. That sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? Having peace in a turbulent world almost seems impossible. Tranquility and order in a world of turbulence seems like a dream. How can that dream come true?

Jesus said to His disciples in John 14:27, AMP, “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge].” That sounds like good news to me. Jesus passes along to us His perfect and complete peace to use in our own lives. This peace is a supernatural peace that affects a natural world.

We have Jesus’ peace located within us, so let’s look at it. Jesus walked on water even when the storm was raging. Jesus spoke to a billowing storm, and it had to stop blowing. Jesus was faced with a huge dilemma of feeding 5,000 men and their families with two fish and fives loaves of bread, but He never broke a sweat. Although He was challenged many times, His peace was always His umpire directing His life. This is the same peace that He has left for us to use. The key phrase in John 14:27 is “Do not let your heart be troubled; nor let it be afraid.” We have a responsibility to utilize the peace that He has left for us. Now, how can I apply Jesus’ peace? In Matthew 14:2233, Jesus was walking on water during a storm. When Peter saw Jesus, he asked to come to Jesus. He was given an invitation to come. Peter walked on the water just like Jesus. However, when he took his eyes off Jesus, he started sinking. We can learn from Peter in this instance. 1. Desire to walk like Jesus. 2. Be willing to be different than the majority. 3. Keep your eyes on Jesus, not the storm.

We have a wonderful opportunity to utilize the same peace that Jesus used. When the world is in turmoil, God’s peace will guard our hearts and minds. His peace will surround us like a shield. His peace is our refuge of safety. We can’t let fear come in and take away our peace. Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God and His word!

About The Author

Detrick Redding, born and raised in Rome, Georgia, is a husband to Toris and father to 4 children. Called to pastor at an early age, he currently pastors at Rally Up International Ministries in Rome, Georgia. Detrick has a deep passion for not only seeing people born again, but knowing their true identity and what is made available to all in Jesus Christ.

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