Peace in the Storm
After a long day of preaching and healing, Jesus and His disciples set out in a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Suddenly, a violent storm erupted, and the waves crashed over the boat, quickly filling it with water. The disciples were terrified for their lives, while Jesus slept peacefully in the stern on a cushion, untouched by fear or worry. He was the embodiment of peace amid the chaos. When the disciples woke Him, He rebuked the storm, and instantly, the winds died down and the sea became calm.
In a world filled with turmoil and relentless bad news, the Lord speaks over you: “Peace be with you.”
Hear Him as He repeats: “My child. My perfect peace be with you.”
In this time when the enemy roars like a lion, seeking to drown you in chaos, Jesus calls you to fix your eyes on Him. Don’t let your gaze wander! He has promised to watch over you, providing for your needs and protecting you. He is a faithful God. So, instead of being troubled by the turmoil around you, find rest in His perfect peace.
Activation:
Read Mark 4:35-41. Picture yourself lying next to Jesus in the boat, surrounded by His peace. Take a moment to rest in that tranquillity. From this place of rest observe what is happening in and around your life while staying in His presence. Allow Jesus to show you a different way to look at and deal with daily challenges in your life by resting in His peace. Take it a step further: acknowledge the state of the world, but remain anchored in the perfect peace of Jesus. Allow His peace to fill every part of your life. May His perfect peace be with you today and always!
John 14:27 (AMP)
Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
Isaiah 26:3 (GW)
With perfect peace you will protect those whose minds cannot be changed, because they trust you.
Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV)
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
