Anchoring Ourselves in God’s Perfect Peace

Read:

John 20:21 (AMP): “Then Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you [as My representatives].’”

John 14:27 (AMP): “‘Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]’”

John 15:4 (AMP): “‘Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.’”

Act:

Let us be determined this week to:

Receive God’s peace. Before Jesus calls us to action, He first invites us to rest in His peace. When He sent His disciples into the world, He blessed them by saying, “Peace be with you” (John 20:21). This divine peace is a gift, freely given to calm our fears, fill our hearts, and anchor us in Jesus’s unchanging love. Let us open our hearts to receive and live in His peace and presence.

Rest in God’s perfect order. Peace is not merely the absence of chaos but the restoration of what is broken. Sin has left us frantic and weary, but in Christ, we are made whole. “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul” (Psalm 23:2–3). We are no longer overwhelmed or broken into pieces but being made into His extraordinary masterpieces.

Be ambassadors of peace. Having received the peace of God, we are called to be instruments of His peace into this world. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). As His ambassadors, we can extend forgiveness, reconcile broken relationships, and share the hope of Christ with others. Let us live as representatives of the Prince of Peace, bringing unity, healing, and hope wherever we go.

Allow the Prince of Peace to rule in our lives. True peace comes when we surrender to Jesus and allow Him to reign as the King of our hearts (Colossians 3:15). This peace cannot dwell where Jesus is not Lord. Let us yield every area of our lives to His authority, trusting in His perfect plan and provision.

Abide in Jesus. Peace is a gift, yet an intentional action to live in continuous dependence on our Lord’s presence and guidance. Let us seek Him daily, align ourselves with His will, and draw strength from His Word. By abiding in Him, we are transformed, enabling us to live in the fullness of His peace and reflect His glory.

Pray:

“Lord, we come before You as broken people, in need of Your healing touch.
We long for wholeness in our hearts, minds, and bodies.
We acknowledge the ways we’ve been fragmented by sin, by the brokenness of the world, and by our own struggles.
Yet, we trust that You are the God who heals, the God who restores, and the God who makes all things new.
We ask that You would bring peace to our hearts,
restore our relationships, and renew our spirits.
We pray for Your healing to flow into every area of our lives
Healing from past hurts, healing from physical ailments,
Healing from emotional pain, and healing from spiritual wounds.
May Your perfect wholeness be reflected in our thoughts, words, and actions.
Let us find our completeness in You, for You are our Source,
our Creator, and our Redeemer.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”

  • John Stott

(This WRAP is with great appreciation to Mary Lynn and Carli)

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