Peace, in All!

Peace,in All!

John 16:33 KJV

[33] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 

When you consider all that is happening in the world right now, you have to fully appreciate the Omniscience and Omnipotence of God. Long before the earth was created, God knew what was going to happen. In His wisdom, He laid out the timing and implementation of His plan, and when the time was right, things happened as He had planned. At the time the words of the verse above were spoken, the cross was in view. God had planned it, but the devil too was planning how to manipulate events to his advantage. Jesus took time out to really teach His disciples about the policies, principles, practices and priorities of His kingdom. None of us can claim ignorance of the standards. 

He has spent time on earth laying down these instructions, and His Spirit has inspired the words of the Bible to ensure we have constant help for the walk of faith. He has not left us helpless or directionless; guidance is provided in abundant measure. However, like all things that God says, does or gives, I have to step up or step into it, in order to enjoy what He offers for free. The world cannot give me what only God can give me. That is why He encourages me to come to Him. IN Him alone can I find all that I need for life and Godliness. IN Him is life that has no end. IN Him is the peace that the world cannot copy, imitate or pollute. Out of Him, there can only be trouble and distress.

I note that the place to be is IN Him. It is not enough to know or hear about Him, though it is the foundation of the personal experience that counts. Do not settle for mere head knowledge; make sure you have that personal experience of Him. The world has only its nature to promote, which is tribulation and chaos. The world cannot give you that which only God can give you. How can the world gives you victory over itself? The only One who can do that is the One who overcame the world by His life and light. His arms are wide enough to receive as many as would come to Him. The information and help that guarantees victory are found IN Him. Make sure you are IN Him. God's time of favour is here.