DAILY DEVOTION
NO JESUS, NO PEACE
May 18, 2023
In today’s passage Jesus calls on all who love him to obey his teaching and encourages His followers to keep their "hearts" from fear and trouble. This obedience comes as a direct result of knowing Jesus and fellowshipping with him. The Holy Spirit comes into our lives in order to keep us securely grounded in the teaching of Jesus and be courageous.
The peace that Jesus promises is much more than a wish for an end to war, or even for emotional calm and quiet. Rather, it brings an inner tranquility and harmony rooted in the very essence of our caring Savior.
The power of the peace that Jesus gives us is such that we don’t have to be troubled or scared. Regardless of what may be happening in our lives, we can be at peace because we know that the love of Jesus is always stronger. In tumultuous times we long for peace, but without Jesus such inner harmony is impossible. “No Jesus, no peace—know Jesus, know peace.”
Dear God, we praise you for peace that we can enjoy in your Son, Jesus Christ. In his name we pray. Amen.
Have a blessed day, be safe and healthy. God bless us all.
23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.