Pursuing PeaceSample

At Peace with Your Environment 

Fear can steal our peace. Do you ever watch the news and start to feel frightened that the world appears to be more and more violent and threatening than ever before? In the midst of natural disasters, climate change and terrorism, Jesus is awake, rebuking fear and still commanding us to take faith and not be afraid.

In a world of uncertainty and fear, it can seem sensible to build your peace around fortresses of security, attempting to find a sense of peace in ourselves through hoarding possessions, achievements, success and accomplishments. 

African Proverb:

The wealth which enslaves the owner isn’t wealth. ~ Yoruba

The peace Jesus offers is radically different. It is peace in the midst of suffering, in the midst of the storm. He tells us “Get ahold of yourselves. It is I. Do not be afraid!” At the Last Supper Jesus repeats these words: “Do not be distressed or fearful.”

God’s desire for us is to journey through life without fear, but we cannot do this without Him. 

Tearfund works in areas of disasters, in following Jesus where the need is greatest. 

Action: 

Check the news headlines and once they are finished, switch off the TV, put down the newspaper, turn down the radio. Pray to God about those situations and ask Him to bring His peace to each of them.