2 Kings 19:1-37; Jeremiah 52:1-34; 1 Timothy 3:1-16
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NKJV
To the world, peace is calmness and the absence of conflict. But to the believer, the Lord Jesus offers an excelling peace that the world knows nothing about. In this verse, we have the assurance of trouble in this world but also the availability to us of His peace. This peace is not controlled by circumstances or culture but rather by allowing the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts. We have a peace the world cannot give and that the world cannot take away. —Gary McBride
Peace, perfect peace in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. —E. Bickersteth