As we all know, this is a presidential election year, which brings about much unrest. Please don’t tune this post out because you do not want to hear more about politics; this is not the direction I am going but merely sets the foundation for this post. There are many aspects of daily life that will change based on who is elected into office. However, as Christians, we can always run to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, for respite. I crave peace amidst life’s twists and turns, and as the Bible shares, Jesus is peace. In fact, the prophet Isaiah shared that Jesus will be called by many names, including the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 shares: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (NKJV)
I desperately need peace as it feels like my life is spinning out of control. I am scheduled for major surgery (hysterectomy) this month, and I am a bit anxious. Thankfully, Jesus promises to give me His peace…not the world’s peace. The world may offer temporary peace, but it will never last. Something new will come up tomorrow.
John 14:27 reads: “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.”
I can rest in Jesus’s peace and know that I do not need to be in control of everything. Sadly, my unrest often stems from my desire to be in control. I AM NOT IN CONTROL. Yup, all caps because I need this reminder daily. GOD IS IN CONTROL. I can find my peace and rest daily, hourly, and moment-by-moment, placing my cares into His capable hands.
John 16:33 says: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Jesus is in control; therefore, I can take a step back and a deep breath and move forward through scary things, such as impending surgeries or tumultuous political situations. Life will always present new challenges that threaten my inner peace, but with Jesus in control, I will not be overtaken by life’s cares.
-Dr. Elissa Rogers (a contributing writer and member of the COBI community)
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