And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 / Luke 14:22 - 33 CSB
If there is anything that we need at all times, it is peace. This is why we need to study all about it. Peace has the ability to bring about joy in any miserable situation. It has the ability to lift our spirit. Think about when Jesus walked on the water. The disciples had just witnessed a major miracle - the feeding of the five thousand. This would have been something to see, totally incredible. After this, Jesus encouraged the disciples to go over to the opposite side of the lake. He would meet them later after he had climbed a mountain to pray to His Father. Note that He intended to meet with them again.
After a while of the disciples battling against the strong wind, Jesus walked out to them, on the water. When they saw Him, they thought at first that He was a ghost and they were terrified. Jesus calmed their fears, 'Have courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.' After speaking with the Lord, Peter jumped into the water and started walking towards Jesus. But when he saw the strength of the wind, he panicked and sank. But Jesus saved him and they both climbed into the boat and the wind, stopped instantly.
There are a couple of things that I want you to see (1) Peter saw Jesus walking on the water and climbed out of the boat and did the same. However, he became fearful when he saw the thrashing winds and lost his faith, and sank. Many times we have every intention of serving Jesus by faith - totally relying on Him to provide all we may need. However, when our thoughts play around in our brain, we become faith-less because we look at what's around instead of looking to Jesus. Note, Jesus told Peter to 'Come.' Remember, when Jesus has called you, He will take care of everything.
(2) When you truly walk with Jesus, He calms any situation. In the events in Luke we clearly see calm in the middle of chaos. When you are filled with God's peace, you'll know God heard your prayers. Remember, the peace of God surpasses all understanding. We just can't work it out, it is beyond human understanding. God can do anything if He chooses. Nothing can stop Him. Also remember, that His peace will guard your heart and mind - those confusing mind games that we have periodically. Refuse to fall to false information and penetrating accusations about yourself or your family. Through God, you're better than that!
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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