The Peace in My Soul 

(Jn 14:25-31, Jn 16:32-33) 



God is the God of peace (Rm 15:33). 

Peace comes from Him, and 

He keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast (Is 26:3). 



Faith is my soul longing for peace, and 

The life of this faith is knowing that one is destined for any trial and, thus, having peace without being shaken (1Th 3:3). 



As time passes the world becomes filled with more anxiety, nervousness, fear etc. 

Because of wars, terrorism, diseases, competition, unemployment, corruption etc. 

Thus, people seek ways to console themselves 

Through vacations, retreat, hospitalization, drugs, alcohol etc. 

Yet the number of suicide is increasing for 

What man needs the most is peace. 



The Bible points Adam's breaking of God's word (Ge 2:17, Ge 3:4-6) as 

The cause of sin and punishment (Ge 4:13). 



Through Moses God brought Israel out of their suffering (Ex 4:12) and 

Delivered them from Egypt and led them into the wilderness (Dt 32:10) so that 

He would lead them to their resting place of peace (Ps 132:8). 



The ark in the sanctuary where God promised to dwell among them (Ex 25:8) 

Reminded them that He was with them. 



However, unlike its meaning of "promised peace (Ps 122:6), 

The Temple of Jerusalem which was built by 

The man of peace, Solomon (1Ch 22:7-9) 

Saw endless battles and destruction (Jer 15:5). 



Yet God's plan for man was not disaster but peace (Jer 29:11). 

Furthermore, the prophet spoke of the appearance of the Prince of peace (Is 9:6). 



Jesus said, "Destroy this temple and I will raise it again in three days (Jn 2:19-20), because 

Through the death and the resurrection of the temple of His body 

He would give to souls His peace that the world cannot give (Jn 14:27). 

As such, even the boat that carried Him was peaceful even in the storm (Mk 4:36-41). 



As He was mocked, Jesus died and said, "It is finished (Jn 19:30), declaring that He: 

1. Commended His soul to the Father who added on the suffering to give Him peace (Is 38:17); 

2. Judged the devil who broke peace (Ge 3:4-6; Is 14:12-15; 1Jn 3:8); and 

3. Was punished on all men's behalf and gave their souls peace (Is 53:5; 1Pe 2:24). 

He rose and gave peace to the disciples (Jn 20:21), and 

Ascended to heaven and became the Prince of peace who has eternal peace. 



The Holy Spirit comes to the souls who are 

Forgiven by the blood of Jesus and 

Lets them stay in Him so that they may have peace: 

1. When they sin confess to Jesus, their Defender (1Jn 1:8-10, 1Jn 2:1); 

2. Surrender their will, their plans, and do according to His will (Mt 26:39); and 

3. Kneel before the name Jesus in worship, praise and prayer. 

The Christian has the river of peace flowing out of his soul. 

Therefore, even in the moment of his death 

He is unshaken and keeps his peace. 



O Lord, 

One things my soul desires is Your peace! 

If I can only have this until I die 

I can overcome poverty, solitude, disease, terrorism, wars and even death! 

Please give my family this peace. 

Amen.