Trustworthy Peace

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me - John 14:1

We are living in a world that's theoretically "On fire" filled with violence, chaos, and political unrest. It's no surprise that all such events are contributing to an increase in anger, depression, substance abuse, and an overall lack of hope for the future of mankind.

‭‭And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places - Matthew 24:6-7

As crazy as things are in this moment this is not the first time such events have taken place. If you look back in history there have been just as many turbulent times all over the world. The one exception is our current ability to have access to limitless amounts of information due to technology.

As the old saying goes" More is not always better" as traditionally information means power but there is such an over-saturation of it these days that without sound wisdom and discernment, we fall for lies, or watered-down half-truths of miss or disinformation.

‭‭Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another - Ephesians 4:25

So where can we go to get pure unadulterated truth that can give us hope and peace regardless of our circumstances?

1.) ‭‭The word of God

For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth - Psalms 33:34

2.) Jesus

‭‭Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God - Hebrews 12:2

3.) Holy Spirit

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you - John 14:26

God never promised us things would be easy in this life but when we choose by faith to place our trust in him he gives us confidence that we will be able to endure and ultimately overcome them by his mercy forever in eternal glory!

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world - John 16:33