Posted: 08 Jan 2015
12:02 AM PST
“I have told you these things, so
that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take
heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
“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)
When we look at the world news,
our hearts tend to get frightened. So much unrest, violence, fear! Jesus
predicted it would be this way. “In
this world you will have trouble,” he said. “But take heart! I have overcome the
world.”
How can we as Christians still have
peace in our hearts and make a difference in our world? Paul gives us some
practical steps: “Devote
yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Colossians
4:2).
–Devote yourselves to prayer for
your families, church leaders, governments, refugees…
Is there a friend or neighbor
you could team up with for prayer on a weekly basis?
–Being watchful.
Instead of looking at the problem, keep your eyes on Jesus. As long as Peter
kept looking at the Lord Jesus, he walked on water. The moment he focused on
the waves, he began to sink. Readjusting our focus may mean spending more time
reading God’s Word and less time on watching the news on television.
–Be thankful that
no matter what happens in the world, God is still in control. He is never
ringing His hands saying, “What am I going to do?” The atrocities committed on
innocent refugees, families, children and youths sadden His heart. Pray that
they will feel God’s nearness and that they will get the help they need.
Perhaps we can help with a donation.
Be thankful for your daily
blessings. Write them down in a gratitude journal.
We can rest assured that no
matter what happens in the world, Jesus Christ is still the victorious One and
Our Sovereign Lord. “I
know that you can do all things,” Job said. “No plan of yours can be thwarted”
(Job 42:2).
Dwelling on Jesus’ words we can
have peace.
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