“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not fear.”
John 14:27
The erratic and inconsistent weather this week in Los Angeles has been a reminder of the climate of fear and rage we currently live in America. Coronavirus has people stocking up on toilet paper, schools and sports games closing, and racists coming out left and right. To make matters worse, political leaders are leveraging this pandemic to advance their campaigns or create xenophobia in Americans. Yet, in the midst of all this craziness, Jesus reminds us that He is the peace that the world desperately needs. So if you’re freaking out a little bit with the rest of the world, remember this: Peace is not the absence of threats, pain, or chaos. Peace is being calm in our spirits being grounded in the love and security of Jesus no matter what is happening around us. The world needs Jesus now more than ever.
