Today's "Grace Inspirations" by Joseph Prince is SO good! I have taught this before, but he has his own unique way of explaining that will be a blessing to you!
JESUS HAS GIVEN YOU HIS PEACE
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the
world gives do I give to you…
In Israel, Jews greet each other with the words “shalom,
shalom”. Unlike the English word “peace”, “shalom” does not just mean peace of
mind, but also wholeness for your entire being—spirit, soul and body. It means
having a sense of completeness and soundness. In other words, shalom
encompasses your provision, health and total well-being.
When Jesus spoke to His disciples in John 14:27, He did not
use the English word “peace”. He would have used the Hebrew word “shalom”,
saying, “Shalom I leave with you, My shalom I give to you…” Interestingly, the
word “leave” here actually means “bequeath”, the way a rich man bequeaths his
estate to his beneficiary.
The disciples must have been excited when they heard that
Jesus was bequeathing them His shalom. They must have known that to receive His
shalom was to have His health because they had never seen Him sick. To have His
shalom also meant never being in lack because He was never broke. Whenever He
needed money, money was there. Once, money to pay the temple tax came in the
mouth of a fish! (Matthew 17:24–27)
The disciples also understood that having Jesus’ shalom
meant having His abundance because they had seen Him meeting the needs of
thousands with plenty of leftovers. They saw him feeding 5,000 men (not
counting the women and children) with 12 baskets full of leftovers! (Mark
6:34–44)
Jesus wanted His disciples to know that His peace was
different from the peace that the world offers. His peace would change whatever
trying circumstances that beset them. Even if it was a mega storm, it would
have to bow to His peace. The Prince of Peace merely spoke, “Peace, be still!”
and the winds and the sea obeyed Him. (Mark 4:39) His peace changed the mega
storm into a perfect calm.
Beloved, that is the kind of peace that Jesus has bequeathed
to you. Therefore, believe that His shalom which He has left with you will
change all your difficult situations, bringing you from sickness, lack and
mental anguish to health, provision and total wellness!
Thought For The Day: Jesus has bequeathed you His shalom, which does not just
mean peace of mind, but also wholeness for your spirit, soul and body.
Thank You, JESUS, for you powerful, wonderful SHALOM! Here is Hillsong UNITED with "Prince of Peace":
Shalom in Him!
