Posts Tagged ‘peace’
Pieces of Peace? // John 14:27
Peace. All too often we view peace as the absence of conflict. Jesus was pretty honest that following Him meant we were due for all kinds of conflict; therefore, peace for the Lord is to find comfort in the midst of our troubles. Jesus said that the peace we need cannot come from the world,…
Read MoreTo Comfort and Connect // John 20:21
Today’s verse comes a week after Easter morning and Jesus’ resurrection. He told the disciples gathered in the upper room, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” The word we see for peace isn’t just the absence of conflict, but the promise of connected unity. Jesus told the disciples that…
Read MoreCosmic Connections // Luke 19:38
Today is Palm Sunday, the day we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This is the day we remember how Christ was met with cheers in the Holy City, but those would turn to jeers in just a few short days. Today’s verse connects Jesus’ arrival In Jerusalem with what was happening in heaven. He…
Read MoreExert the Effort // Hebrews 12:14
Today’s verse strikes me in a unique way. The writer of Hebrews instructs us to “make every effort to live in peace with everyone.” There are times it does take effort, doesn’t it? What does that look like? You start with trying to not just see what the other sees, but why it matters to…
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