DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR BOB The Gospel of John chapter 16 (lesson 2) "May Your Peace Rest Upon Us"

DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR BOB

The Gospel of John chapter 16 (lesson 2)

"May Your Peace Rest Upon Us"

The Book of John in Song - Chapter 16 - "May Your Peace Be Released"

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John 16:33 (NLT)

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.

Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows.

But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

John 14:27 (NLT)

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So, don’t be troubled or afraid.”

Philippians 4:7 (NLT)
“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.

His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

JESUS REASSURE THE DISCIPLES

The comforting words of Jesus are designed to help us to trust in the wonderful promises of God as we journey through this life.

This was true for the disciples too.

As the shadow of the cross grew closer, the disciples became fearful of the hateful attitudes of the Jewish religious leaders towards Jesus, which grew stronger every day.

Jesus took time to reassure the disciples that His perfect peace would flood their heart and souls;

• if they would trust in the words that He had spoken to them.

• And believe the things He had taught them.

These disciples had to know that they would also face tribulations.

There would be people who would be antagonistic towards them too, just as they were towards Jesus.

Jesus told them and us to take courage, to be confident, be filled with joy, because He has overcome the world.

JESUS NEVER FAILS

I want you to know that the loving Lord of eternity never deserts His children, who call out to Him day and night. (Luke 18:7)

God understands the fears and the doubts that flood our minds when everything that seemed to be safe, secure, and stable, is flung into disarray and disorder.

Jesus said, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.

Peace comes from Jesus who never fails us.

These were reassuring words for His disciples and for us.

A PROMISE OF PEACE

His promise of peace is given to all those who hear and believe His Word.

His blessed peace rests in the heart of all who abide in His love.

Jesus offers us His perfect peace which can only be found in Him.

Jesus said in John 14:1(NLT),

 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me”

• We will find His peace as we look to Him.
• We will gain His peace as we trust His Word.
• We will discover His peace as we believe His promises and take them to heart.

“I HAVE TOLD YOU ALL THIS SO THAT YOU MAY HAVE PEACE IN ME”.

• We are POSITIONALLY in Christ through faith.
• We must also be PRACTICALLY in Christ, moment by moment.

We will never gain that peace which passes understanding unless we are;

• Living in fellowship with Him daily.
• Resting in His promises, that He has taught us in His Word.

It is as we rest in Him and abide in His love that the peace of God, which passes human comprehension, will flood our hearts and quiet our minds.

Jesus has given to us a very clear message, that He has gained the victory over Satan and this world system.

He gave us a glimpse into the wonderful things that God has prepared for those that love Him.

THE COMFORTING WORDS OF JESUS WERE GIVEN FOR A REASON

• to sustain us in times of doubt, to strengthen us in times of weakness,
• to support us in times of suffering,
• to light up this gloomy world in times of darkness
• and to raise us up when we falter and fall.

Realize that it was before Jesus was led to Pilate and then crucified on a wooden cross, that He made a most astounding claim; "I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD."

HE HAS OVERCOME

Jesus not only overcame sin by living a sinless life, He overcame sin on behalf of ALL who would trust in His sacrificial offering on the cross.

Jesus not only overcame death when He rose from the dead, He overcame death on behalf of ALL those who are born from above and are clothed in His righteousness.

Because HE overcame, we too are overcomers through faith in Him.

SAFE IN HIS LOVE AND CARE

Jesus spoke these words to His disciples and to us, to give a warning that many tribulations and trials that we will face as His followers.

It is knowing that Christ has won the victory on our account, so that no matter what may happen, we are safe in His love and care.

Jesus was saying,

“I have triumphed over everything that could cause you pain and distress.

In Me you will have the peace that passes human understanding.

"In this world, you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world."

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PRAYER

Father, we thank you are our peace. We know that wherever we go, we can be at peace. No matter what happens in our lives, we can have peace. We recall the words of Jesus, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. We thank you for this wonderful gift that sustains us on our way. In Jesus name we pray, amen!