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 be afraid.
John 14:27
There are seasons in life when the chaos around us threatens to undo the calm within us. Storms rise without warning. Fear seeps into our thoughts. Old wounds resurface. And sometimes, the noise isn’t outside—it’s the inner storm, the unseen torment, that shakes us most.
Luke 8:22–39 offers two scenes of such unrest—and two miracles of peace.
In the first, Jesus and His disciples are caught in a violent storm. The disciples panic, convinced they will drown. But Jesus wakes, speaks, and the winds obey. The sea, once raging, becomes still. The disciples, filled with awe, ask, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” (v.25)
In the second, Jesus meets a man possessed by demons. His life has been stripped of dignity, community, and peace. But at the feet of Jesus, the demons flee, and the man is found “clothed and in his right mind.” (v.35) He begs to follow Jesus, but is told instead to return home and tell how much God has done for him.
In both stories, chaos gives way to calm. Fear gives way to faith. And Jesus stands at the center—not as a distant observer, but as the Lord who enters into our chaos and speaks peace.
That’s why John 14:27 is so powerful:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…”
The peace Jesus offers isn’t conditional or fragile. It is not the kind of peace the world offers—based on control, success, or the absence of trouble. His peace is rooted in His presence—calming storms and quieting souls.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You are the One who stills storms and restores souls. Speak peace over the chaos in my life. Calm the noise in my heart. Cast out fear, anxiety, and anything that robs me of Your presence. Let Your peace, not the world’s, guard my heart and mind. And send me to share Your peace with others. Amen.
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