The Apostle Paul was writing to his "dearly beloved son" and greets him: "To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord."
Multitudes are running to and fro today seeking for peace --- something that will satisfy that longing in their soul, not realizing that peace is much more than just a lack of anxiety. True, lasting peace is a contentment that comes from God. Jesus said in John 14:27 -- "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you." This peace is "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding" and shall keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus!
I love these beautiful words from the hymn, "Wonderful Peace", by W. D. Cornell.
"Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight rolls a melody sweeter than Psalm:
In celestial like strains it unceasingly falls o'er my soul like an infinite calm.
What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace, buried deep in the heart of my soul:
So secure that no power can mine it away while the years of eternity roll.
I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace, resting sweetly in Jesus' control:
For I'm kept from all danger by night and by day, and His glory is flooding my soul.
Peace! Peace! wonderful peace -- coming down from the Father above!
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, in fathomless billows of love."
Are you searching for peace today? There's still room at the Cross for you!
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