Date: Sunday, 29th October, 2023
Text: John 14:1,27
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
In a world full of challenges, ups, downs, twists and turns; is it possible to have peace of mind all the time? There is the human tendency to be afraid when we focus on the boisterous storms of life. Peter walked on the water when Christ bid him to come. He defied the natural laws of gravity and did the impossible but when his focus shifted from the Lord to the storm, he began to sink. He would have drowned if not for Christ’s timely intervention- Matthew 14:22-32.
Are you already sinking in the troubled Sea of life? All you need to do is to shift your focus away from your storms and fix your gaze on the Stiller of Storms- Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace.
The word of God says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in Jehovah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:3-4
Peace is a gift from God. A gift is not earned but received. Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God (the Father), believe also in Me. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid- John 14:1, 27.
The enemy throws storms at God’s people to trouble their minds, discourage and distract them. His end goal is to shift your focus away from the Lord Jesus Christ. But we are not ignorant of the devices of the devil.
Is Jesus Christ in your life boat? If yes, you have no cause for alarm. If not, why not? Invite the Prince of Peace into your heart today and you will also enjoy His peace forever.
Prayer Nugget: Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, I accept the gift of your peace into my heart as from today.