In Biblical times, a coming war was announced by the sound of the trumpet. Today, newspapers, radio stations, news channels and online platforms alert us when something is wrong. There is always a warning.
Unfortunately, when something is about to go wrong in our own life there are no warning signs. An illness that appears out of nowhere, the sudden loss of a loved one, an unexpected debt, a period of depression. In those moments, the problems of this world take away your peace.
The Word of God tells us, however, that God desires to leave His peace with us. Not a temporary peace that only lasts when things are running smoothly, but an everlasting peace – even in times of war! The peace of God remains even when the troubles of life come without warning.
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
This peace is only found in His Spirit and if you desire to have this peace, He is available for you and with Him, you do not need to depend on a ‘warning sign’.
May the God of the Bible bless you
Bishop Bira Joshua
