Peace

Peace. It was the big time slogan of the 60’s. Songs were written about it with titles like “Give Peace a Chance” and others. We use it as a catchphrase when we are saying goodbye to our friends. The logo has been used for decades to sell merchandise. But will there ever really be peace in the world with some many cultural, political and religious differences?  How will peace ever be achieved when so many people have so many opposing views on almost every subject that faces mankind?

As humans we search for peace, both for ourselves and for everyone. We look to all sorts of external things in search for some semblance of peace: money, fame, possession, sex, drugs and the list can go on and on. We look for external peace by passing more laws only to upset those that don’t agree with the law. We look to be “tolerant” of everyone’s view only to argue that those that disagree are being intolerant. Peace seems so far away from being achieved internally and externally.

The is only One that gives us the peace internally that we so desire in our lives and His name is Jesus Christ. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” - John 14:27. True peace, eternal peace, only comes from the One who has the authority to give it. “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33.

World peace will never come until after Jesus Christ comes back and sets up His kingdom here on earth for one thousand years. Even during those one thousand years, with Christ available for everyone to see, people and nations will rebel until there is one final battle. Once that battle ends, then peace will finally rule the land (Revelation 20). Peace will come through the completed work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Are you searching for inner peace?  Are you longing for the day where there is peace on earth?  Both of those are only found in Jesus Christ when we put our faith in His finished work on the Cross of Calvary.

Have a great day and God bless.