Evang Ps. Kenneth Nandoha
That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Ephesians 2:12-14
Horrified by the massive toll of World War I, and looking for a way to prevent it being repeated, the nations of the world began negotiating a treaty that would govern future behavior. What came to be known as the Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed in Paris in 1928. It committed the nations who joined to use peaceful means of resolving their differences.
It said in part, “The High Contracting Parties solemnly declare in the names of their respective peoples that they condemn recourse to war for the solution of international controversies and renounce it as an instrument of national policy in their relations with one another.” Just over ten years later, Germany invaded Poland launching a war far more deadly and destructive than the one that had sparked the “war to end all wars.”
Peace is not a natural part of the human condition. Our fallen nature and the presence of sin in the world lead to conflict, trouble, and discontent. Often we are tempted to try to get what we want apart from the way of God.
Many people think that getting a better job, a better spouse, a better place to live, or a better bank balance will bring peace, but it never does. Peace, real and lasting peace, is only available from the presence and power of God. Jesus gives us peace for today and the certainty of victory for tomorrow.
“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen” Romans 16:20.
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. You have heard Me say to you, “I am going away and coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, “I am going to the Father,’ for My Father is greater than I. “And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe. John 14:27-29.
Today’s Prayer
Lord I believe real peace can never come from the things of the world, but only from only God. You have redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me. God; You have always heard me, and afflict dark principalities, Even He who abides from of old. Because they do not change, Therefore they do not fear God. However in Your peace I hide forever, In Jesus’ name, Amen.
