THE PRINCE OF PEACE

A few years ago I got to know a young guy who rode with a motorbike gang. He had grown up in another country where his parents travelled around teaching people about Jesus. When his family returned to their home country, he had a hard time settling. He got involved in a violent biker gang and ended up being killed in a street fight.

I’ve helped out at many funeral services, but I’ll never forget his. It was held in a park where there is a natural grassy bowl surrounding a small lake. His friends parked their bikes in a circle and sat on the grass while me and my friend talked to them about Jesus. We spoke simply and briefly about the peace that Jesus’ love can bring.

Later one of the bikers thanked us, started to walk away, but then turned back. I’ve never forgotten his words. He said that he had “a putt, a pad and an old lady” (a bike, flat and girlfriend), and then added, “But I ain’t got no peace.” So we talked about Jesus who is our peace.

Whether we’ve got everything we want and people to share it with, or if we’re feel lonely and like we need more—it makes no difference. Without Jesus, there is no peace. He said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you” (JOHN 14:27). This gift is for all who trust in Him. Have you asked for His peace?

Thinking it over . . .

God, I want to have peace in my life. To be at peace with You, with others and with myself. The Bible says that peace comes from You. Please give me Your gift of peace. Amen.

JESUS DIED IN OUR PLACE TO GIVE US HIS PEACE.

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