Today’s Reading: Jeremiah 16; Jeremiah 17; Psalm 96; John 16
Scripture: John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Observation: It is obvious to me that all the things we think will bring us peace will not. Today, a cease-fire agreement, a truce, went into effect in Lebanon. "Peace, peace," that's what all the commentators are saying. hmmm... we will see...
I think also of the material possessions or accomplishments or relationships that people seek to bring them peace and security. All these things are a mirage of peace. From a distance, peace looks attainable -- it looks real. When you get close, it disappears in a shimmer of light.
Jesus is the only true and lasting source of peace.
Application: Cling to Jesus. Make Him your source and foundation. Everything else will crumble or burn.
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Help me to keep my eyes on You and to hold on.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
1 comment:
Michael,
I enjoy your blogs anytime but they especially intrigue me when we pick the same verses. It's always interesting to me to see how the Lord can give different perspectives of truth from the same scriptures.
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