Day 1 | Peace Enough for Today
Where Lasting Peace is Found
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Day 1 of our Peace Enough for Today journey! As we begin this 5-day study together, today’s devotional invites us to reflect on the peace that comes when Jesus is the authority over our lives. Just as the ocean's depths offer calm, so does going deeper in our relationship with Him. Our circumstances may feel rough on the surface, but in Christ, there is always a peace that surpasses understanding.
As you begin this journey, whether you're feeling peaceful or overwhelmed, let today’s message lead you to dive deeper into God’s presence, where lasting peace is found.
Encouraging You in God’s Truth,
P.S. As you read, feel free to share today’s reflection with someone who could use a moment of peace and encouragement in their life!
Where Lasting Peace is Found
By Jill Briscoe
When Jesus Christ has authority over us and when the government of our lives is upon His shoulders, then the Rule of Peace ensues.
Once, Stuart and I were invited to go snorkeling in the Cayman Islands. We ventured out beyond the reef, accompanied by some young experts who swam as well as the fish they chased to the depths with their spear guns. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Briscoe,” they said, seeing my frightened face. “We’ll be your guardian angels!” So saying, they threw the anchor overboard and followed it! Hastily, Stuart and I followed suit.
Never having snorkeled, I drank lots of ocean and met lots of fish I never knew existed. Every so often, I came up for air. It was rough being on top of the waves, but it was peaceful in the depths. Our “guardian angels” had disappeared, chasing their prey and leaving their prey chasing us! As soon as I panicked and tried to stay on top of the water, I nearly drowned. When I obeyed the scanty instructions I had received and dived deep, I had peace—even among my new “friends.”
That’s how it is when you follow Jesus. If you go deep enough, the waters will be still enough. We need to do what we are told! ‘In this world,”’ Jesus said, ‘you will have trouble’ (like being battered to bits on the top of the ocean), but ‘in me you [will] have peace'“ (like obeying instructions and diving deep) (John 16:33)!
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Reflect:
Where are you in your relationship with Jesus today? Is it still surface-level, beaten and battered by the things around you? Do you feel like you are going deeper in your relationship with Him?
Why are you able to find peace as you dive deeper in your relationship with Jesus?
Where do you need peace today? Ask God to take you deeper in that place.
Lord, thank You that no matter how many difficult things are going on in my life, Your peace is possible in the deepest part of my heart—a peace that surpasses understanding. Remind me during frantic and uncertain times that You are the Prince of Peace. You hold me in the palm of Your hand and can handle anything that comes my way. Help me to keep going deep with You—I know that’s where lasting peace is found. Amen.
How is God inviting you to go deeper with Him today? Are there areas in your life where you’ve been staying on the surface, feeling battered by the waves, rather than diving into His peace? Let’s encourage one another by sharing in the comments—your reflection might be just what someone else needs to hear.