True Peace ( John 14:27 )

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

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Amen to this verse as said from Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The peace He offers is as He said not like this world offers. The world always tries to offer peace,but always attaches strings. Truly this world can not offer the peace we need in the times we live in. I find that after a rough day that time with God either in prayer or in His Word is the best medicine. It's amazing the peace He provides. This peace speaks to the soul and calms like no other. What saddens my heart is how many times I see in the headlines how people are committing suicide. Those people are wanting to find peace and sadly think death is the way to find it. Brothers and sisters we need to reach out to this world with the Gospel. Tell them there is hope through the Saviour Jesus Christ. When I read this verse tonight I remembered how Jesus is called the prince of peace. So friends remember today is the beginning of 2009 and the beginning of a new year for God to use you to share the gospel to more people.

For anyone reading this tonight who not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you ( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your old ways and find your identity in Jesus Christ ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way ( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead cast yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 ) ? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is a matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 ) !


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><