Peace in the Midst of Chaos
[Philippians 4:7 (CSB)]: "And the peace of God, which surpassess all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Peace always. Peace is freedom from disturbance. Is this possible? Yes, because the Lord himself gives you peace, always in every way. Christ provided His disciples and us a legacy of peace. He said, "What I am leaving with you is shalom (peace) - I am giving you my shalom. I don't give the way the world gives. Don't let yourselves be upset or frightened. [John:14:27 (CJB)]" Many may wonder why there was no immediate world peace after Christ said this. Jesus was indeed fulfilling his promise, but not all at once. Peace does not come to those who refuse it but to those who receive it. Within every true follower of Christ Jesus there is peace from God himself. When the Messiah (Jesus) returns to rule with a staff of iron (Rev. 12:5; 19:15), he will then compel cessation of hostilities between all nations and all groups of peopl