“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27
In Mark 4:35–40, we read a parable about how Jesus calmed the storm. After a day of teaching the people, Jesus and His disciples took a boat to get to the other side of the sea. During the journey, a massive storm struck, and large waves hit the boat, which started to sink. Jesus was asleep at the time, and His disciples, beginning to panic, woke Him up. Jesus got up, rebuked the wind and the waves, and commanded them to be still. The water instantly turned calm.
We all encounter times in life where it feels like we are in a massive storm, and we don’t know what to do. We feel like we are not going to make it, and we need the storm to settle down. In these situations, Jesus can bring us the peace we need on the inside, to help us get through the storm. Even though the storm may still be happening, the peace that Jesus brings will help you get through it — it will make sure you do not sink.
Just as Jesus brought peace on their journey, He can bring you peace on life’s journey, when you need it. Whatever the situation, you may feel like you are not going to make it out of the storm. Don’t lose faith. Believe that Jesus is your Prince of Peace, and ask Him to bring you the peace you need to get through it.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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
We should not let stress or fear control us, and we should not worry about anything. We need to pray about everything, bringing it all and laying it at the feet of Jesus. Once we do this, Jesus gives us the inner peace that we require — the peace that no one can fully understand, the peace that guards us.
In everyday life, we all go through chaos, and this looks different for everyone. But in this time of chaos, know that Jesus, our Prince of Peace, can bring you the inner peace you need to get through the situation you face.
Take some time now to evaluate your life and allow Jesus to minister to you.
Are you going through a storm, and need Jesus to bring you peace? Do you believe that Jesus is your Prince of Peace? If you do not believe, spend some time praying to Jesus your Saviour, and ask Him to reveal to you that He can bring you peace, no matter the storm you face.
Once you believe that Jesus can bring you the peace you need, spend some time praying and seeking Him, and lay your situation at His feet. And if you know someone who needs peace, share this with them, so they too can learn about a Saviour who is our Prince of Peace.
Father God, I come to You today, through Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank You, Jesus, that You are my Prince of Peace. I bring the situation I am facing right now — the storm that I am in — and pray that You bring me peace. Calm the storm and the worries in my mind. Help me, Jesus, to get through this storm. Take away fear, worry and anxiety from my life. I know that it is only with You that I can find the peace needed to get through this storm. Be my strength, Lord. Help me to trust in You fully. I know, Lord Jesus, that there is no storm too big for You, so I put my faith in You, mighty God. I thank You, God, for I know You are my Prince of Peace, and because of You I can get through the storm. I give You praise, glory and honour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.