February is traditionally known as the Month of Love. True love is shown in our actions. At the end of Chapter 13 of John, Peter swore his allegiance to Jesus by saying he would lay down his very life for Him. His intentions were good. He really believed he would do just that. Yet, Jesus told him, Peter, I promise you, you will deny your connection to me three times before the rooster crows. What Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life spoke surely came to pass. Peter could not accomplish his heart’s desire without the help of the Spirit of God that Jesus promised to send.
The disciples did not understand that they were in the presence of God the whole time they traveled with Jesus. He was the perfect example of Love and the doorway to the Father. Just as Jesus was in the Father and the Father in Him; we have the Spirit of God, Jesus and the Father residing in us, when we accept Jesus as our Savior. Just like the disciples, we really don’t understand what is on the inside of us!
The beginning of Chapter 14 of John starts off by saying, “DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me.” As we follow Jesus, who is the Way, He will lead us in truth and we will experience fullness of life. To whatever degree we love God, to that same degree we should obey Him. To whatever degree we obey Him, that is the measure of our love for Him. As our love for Jesus grows, so will our obedience.
I’m saying all this because I have found myself doing the opposite of the directive given in this first verse of Chapter 14. During the end of January and the beginning of February, I have been guilty of being troubled, distressed, and agitated. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to rescue us from what’s going on in the world and in our lives at times. The Peace of God cannot be bought, but we can access it by allowing the Holy Spirit to override our natural tendencies. We must not allow our hearts to be troubled or afraid. We must pursue God’s peace and refuse to live without it. Our real love for God is shown in our obedience to His Word. I have committed to maintaining God’s supernatural peace. He provides it for us, because He loves us. Our actions should speak louder than our words!
Scripture Focus: John 14:25 – 27 | I have told you these things while I am still with you. But the (Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place; to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you. Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.] (Amplified Version)
Prayer: Holy Spirit help us to trust in the Father and the Son daily. Remind us to maintain the peace that has been provided for us by Our Loving Father through His Son. We pledge to obey the Word that has been given. That is our response in Love to our Savior. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
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