Do Not Let Your Heart be Troubled

"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27

Jesus is saying so much to us here. He does not want fear in our hearts. Fear is very subtle and creeps into so many areas of relationships, our decisions, and our ability to be free in life. But here he takes it a step beyond even fear. Jesus says, "Don't let your hearts be troubled." He's saying we have a responsibility to guard our hearts from fearing anything but Him, and and to keep our hearts in peace.

It's amazing how we can feed off each other's heart rumblings. The other day, I was taking a written test for my state CNA examination. I wasn't nervous about it at all until I sat down at a table with a few classmates. And as we began talking about how much (or little!) we had studied for the test, I could feel myself getting nervous. It was rediculous how easily fear was transfered!

I think the same thing can happen with peace. I love how we can be with people who have spent time with the Lord, and somehow the rest and peace they have is scattered to those around them.

Ultimately we have to go to Jesus. His peace is so different than any other. His peace is like a warm blanket, an answer to the unspoken questions, the beautiful fresh dew on the grass. It's the assurance that He is with us. And even though it's so gentle, it's powerful enough to crowd out the fear and the "troublings" of our hearts.

Let's take the time to come away with Him and seek Him for peace. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." Colossians 3:15. Let's look into His face with no shame, for He has set us free. Know that He will guide you with His peace.