In sharing about the PEACE that Christ gives to the world, I have been caught up in thinking how many people refuse to love themselves. Of course, there are plenty of people who have no problem with this (loving themselves), but there are millions of people who struggle to love who they are. There are a myriad of reasons for this, but in essence, the truth still stands - we are often in conflict with ourselves.
In response to this, Jesus says in John 16:33:
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (NIV)
Complete Jewish Bible - “I have said
these things to you so that, united with me, you may have shalom.
In the world, you have tsuris (distress). But be brave! I have
conquered the world!”
The starting point for our peace is to know Jesus. We can experience true Shalom when we know that we are loved by Jesus.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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