John 14:27-31 – Peace
Peace is Christ’s special gift to His people. He seldom gives them money, easy times, or earthly prosperity. Inward peace of conscience, coming from a sense of forgiven sin and reconciliation with God, is a far greater blessing. This peace is the inheritance of all believers, whether rich or poor. The peace which Christ gives is especially His own to give, because He bought it by His own blood, purchased it by His own substitution, and is appointed by the Father to give it to a dying world. The peace that Christ gives is not given as the world gives. What He gives the world cannot give at all, and what He gives is given willingly, for all eternity, and is never taken away. We have no reason to be afraid. If we will only look by faith to the one true Saviour, there is medicine for every trouble of heart.
Our Lord wants His disciples to know that Satan is about to make his last and most violent attack on Him. The devil is mustering all his strength and evil to test Christ in Gethsemane and on Calvary. But Christ declares, “He has no hold on me.” There is no weak point. Jesus has kept His Father’s commands and finished the work He has been given. Satan cannot overthrow Him or condemn Him. Christ is the only one on whom Satan has no hold. Jesus is a Lamb without imperfection, a suitable Sacrifice for a world of sinners. We should thank God that we have such a perfect, sinless Saviour, that His righteousness is a perfect righteousness, and His life a blameless life. In ourselves and our actions there is plenty of sin, and if we had no other hope than our own goodness, we would despair. But in Christ we have a perfect, sinless Representative and Substitute.
Questions
- What does Christ give to His people?
- What is it like?
- What kind of sacrifice is Christ?
Prayer Points
- Pray that you would know the peace of Christ.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.