'Christian peace
Christian peace
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Christian peace is the calm of the heart which is not dependent on any circumstances; and which no circumstances, however full of danger or alarm, can break. Its secret is perfect trust in God.
The lesson of peace, is one that has to be learned in the school of life . It is not learned by the changing of life's conditions, so as to hide one away beyond the reach of storm.
Nor is it gained through the deadening of the feelings and sensibilities, so that life's pains and trials will no longer hurt the heart.
This would be paying too great a price even for peace. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. It comes through the encircling of the life with God's own peace.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus!" Philippians 4:6-7