What Jesus Did! 'Jesus' Gift of Peace' — John 14:27-28

Friday, September 30, 2022

[Jesus continued,] "I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am."
— John 14:27-28 NLT

Key Thought

The Holy Spirit, our Comforter and Counselor, will bring us peace. This peace is not an absence of difficulties, an end to all strife, or the cessation of all disagreements. We know that those problems will not disappear in our fallen world as we know it now. However, the gift of God's presence, the gift of Jesus' guidance, and the blessing of the Holy Spirit mean that we can have peace in our storms, struggles, and fallen world. God is present within us to guide, strengthen, comfort, lead, inspire, motivate, bless, and ... We are not alone as we face every challenge of life because God is not only with us, but he is within us! Jesus' return to heaven is not a loss of peace or his abandonment of us. It is his going away so that the Father can send us the gift of the Holy Spirit, [1] who brings us God's peace.

[1] John 14:16-17, 26.

Today's Prayer

Holy God, give me a deeper appreciation of your abiding presence within me. Lead me by your Spirit to know you more completely. Inspire me by your Spirit to do your work more joyously. Enlighten me by your Spirit so I will make better decisions each day. Thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to me as your gift of grace, presence, and peace. I pray in your name, dear Savior. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • John 16:33
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • Titus 3:3-7

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Illustration of John 14:27-28 NLT — And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

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What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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