When we think of the word, “peace”, many pictures can come into our mind. It can be a picture of calmness, serenity, restfulness or tranquility. There is a story that talks about peace:
“Long time ago there was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, reflecting a peaceful towering mountain around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the king looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest, resting in perfect peace. Which picture do you think won the prize?
The king chose the second picture. “Because,” explained the king, “peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”
The Bible talks about a kind of peace which “surpasses all understanding”. It’s the kind of peace only God can give!
Jesus said, “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)
In the midst of all that is happening around us, in the middle of the uncertainties and chaos, it’s natural to feel restless, troubled and anxious. In the midst of all the storms, we would definitely need this supernatural peace to keep us intact.
The only way for us to receive this peace is to come to the Lord Jesus Christ who Himself is the Prince of Peace. He is the perfect embodiment of peace. He is our peace and the peace that He gives is beyond our comprehension. That peace is strong enough to guard our hearts and minds.
May all your days be filled with that kind of supernatural peace as you lift your eyes up to Him everyday. May God bless you!
