Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Comforter's Peace (Pt 1.) - "The Promise"

John 14: 26,27 (Amplified Bible)
ver.26 "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."

ver.27 "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.]"

Peace. Often talked about, highly sought after, and the term itself is languidly expressed as a form of greeting. With all the attention that this simple five letter word receives, it is often grossly misunderstood, and is considered by many to be elusive. Please join me, and let's develop a more intimate understanding of what the word of God says about peace.