On Second Thought “We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” — 2 Corinthians 5:20 There is something deeply revealing about the word ambassador. In the Greek, Paul uses presbeuō (πρεσβεύω), a term that conveys the idea of representing a kingContinue reading “Carriers of Reconciliation in a Divided World”
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Peace That Is Not a Mirage
As the Day Begins “My peace I give to you; not as the world gives.” — John 14:27 When Jesus spoke these words in John 14:27, He was preparing His disciples for turbulence. The cross was near. Confusion would follow. Fear would grip their hearts. Yet in that fragile moment He declared, “My peace IContinue reading “Peace That Is Not a Mirage”
A Peaceful Answer in a Troubled Hour
The Bible in a Year “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me; God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” (Genesis 41:16) As we continue our year-long journey through Scripture, we arrive at a moment charged with tension and expectancy. Pharaoh’s dreams have unsettled the most powerful court in the ancient world. Egypt’sContinue reading “A Peaceful Answer in a Troubled Hour”
Bound Together by Peace
As the Day Begins “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15 The apostle Paul’s invitation is neither sentimental nor abstract. When he urges believers to let the peace of God “rule” in their hearts, he uses language drawn from the public square. The verb translated “rule” carries the sense of anContinue reading “Bound Together by Peace”
When Jesus Gives His Peace
A Day in the Life of Jesus John 14:27–31 As I sit with the words of John 14 this morning, I’m reminded how deeply personal Jesus becomes when He speaks of peace. He doesn’t talk about peace in theory or as a theological concept we study from afar. Instead, He calls it a gift—something placedContinue reading “When Jesus Gives His Peace”
As the Day Ends
Meditation on Psalm 23:2“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” — Psalm 23:2 The sun sets again, and with it, another day draws to a close. Perhaps you’ve accomplished much today—or maybe the hours slipped through your hands with more stress than success. Either way, Psalm 23:2 offersContinue reading “As the Day Ends”