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John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
In context, this verse is part of Jesus’ farewell discourse. The disciples were with Jesus in the upper room on the night before His crucifixion. They were troubled and confused about what was going to happen.
Jesus told His disciples that He was giving them His peace, a peace unlike anything the world could offer. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. It can convey completeness, wholeness and well-being. Here, Jesus is promising His disciples the peace that comes from knowing and trusting Him.
This peace is rooted in having a relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ. Jesus had perfect fellowship with the Father, and He promised His disciples His peace as He prepared to leave them.
As sinners, we are separated from God because of our sin. In order for us to have peace with the Father, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross. His sacrifice was sufficient once and for all.
When you put your faith in what Christ did for you on the cross, you can have peace with God. Jesus offers you this peace through a relationship with Him. If you have already put your faith in Christ, reflect on the truth that, because of Jesus, you have peace with the Father, and take time to thank Him for it.~ Jeff M Newman
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