Tag: Peace

True Peace Comes from Following God’s Will

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FLOYD ROGERS

Some people search for peace in all the wrong places. They look to money, pleasure, or distractions. But nothing outside of God can bring lasting peace. As long as someone lives in a way that goes against God’s will, inner peace will remain out of reach.

When a person begins to know God better and grow closer to Him, it becomes clear that ignoring His direction only leads to restlessness. Disobedience may be hidden under temporary comforts like wealth, alcohol, drugs, or relationships, but these things can’t quiet the soul. Peace does not come from what we own or experience; it comes from who we know.

Peace is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Through Him, people can face difficult moments with calm and confidence. This kind of peace does not depend on circumstances but on the presence of Christ within.

Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful.

John 14:27

The Peace That Comes from Jesus

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FLOYD ROGERS

The kind of peace Jesus gives is not like what the world offers. It comes directly from Him and reflects His close relationship with God the Father. Jesus said that He and the Father are one, so the peace He provides is godly. It comes from heaven.

This peace can’t be found through people, possessions, or even quiet surroundings. It is found only through knowing Jesus personally. When someone enters into a real relationship with Him, they begin to experience a peace that is steady, even when life is uncertain or difficult.

This peace does not depend on what is happening around us. It remains, even when we face struggles. It is a gift that Jesus gives to those who trust in Him.

Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful.

John 14:27

The Rest Jesus Offers

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JEFF TURNER

Matthew 11:28 records Jesus inviting the weary and burdened to come to him for rest. This rest is not simply physical relief but the end of a much deeper struggle. Many spend their lives searching for truth, fulfillment, and peace. Others, like the Jews of Jesus’ day, labour under heavy religious demands, trying to earn God’s favour through rules and rituals.

Jesus offers something different. When a person comes to him in faith, the exhausting effort to achieve salvation ends. The weight of trying to be good enough is lifted, replaced by the peace that comes from God’s grace.

This rest is freedom. It is freedom from the need to prove oneself to God and freedom from the endless search for meaning. Salvation is a gift of God, not the result of works. In Christ, the soul finds the true rest it has been seeking.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Ephesians 2:8–9

Following God Brings Direction and Peace

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FLOYD ROGERS

Rushing ahead without waiting on God can lead to problems. When we act on our own, we often miss His timing. But when we follow God’s lead, we move only when He says it’s time. The first few steps may feel uncomfortable or uncertain, and sometimes, even later steps can feel just as challenging. Still, God may shift our path. He may ask us to turn in a new direction. We are called to trust Him, even when it doesn’t make complete sense.

God doesn’t leave us alone to figure things out. He promises to lead us, not just at the start, but all the way through.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go;
I will advise you with My eye upon you.

Psalm 32:8

A Table of Peace in Troubled Times

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AMY TURNER

Psalm 23:5 tells us that God sets a table for His people even when enemies are close by. The picture is not one of comfort and quiet, but of danger and pressure. Imagine preparing to share a meal with family while storms strike the house and violent voices shout outside the door. Most would struggle to enjoy that moment because fear and noise take over.

David reminds us that God, like a shepherd, does not wait for safe and easy conditions before caring for His flock. The meal is spread out even while threats are near. Enemies may roar, but they cannot remove the shepherd’s protection. The sheep can still eat because their safety depends on the shepherd, not on their surroundings.

“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

John 10:11