” Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ” – John 14:27
Search the scriptures and you will find numerous examples of godly people given to despair over their difficulties. So don’t be surprised if it happens to you. No one is exempt. The question is “Is peace possible regardless of the situation?”. To answer that question we must go to the Bible. We can’t depend on how we feel about it or rely on what others say about it. It’s what God says that matters. Naturally if we don’t have confidence in God peace indeed is impossible. But for Christians the command is, “Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:1)
Living with a troubled heart is disobedience to God. And the severity of the situation never justifies such failure. Think about this. While we live with uncertainty about our future (as to what we will suffer or when and how we shall die) the disciples knew what to expect. Jesus told them that they would be hated, persecuted, and killed. There would be no escape from for them. Nor could there be any excuse for not being at peace. The Lord said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33).
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
