When do you perform your best work? When you are ill-prepared and worried about the outcome or when you are so prepared that you can add a little extra flair because of your confidence? Most would agree that, when we are achieving with confidence, we produce better results and enjoy the process more.
John 14:26–27 (NASB95)
26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. 27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
Troubling times…fear…they rob us of our best work. When we lie in bed, struggling to find restful sleep, we rob our bodies of the energy we need for maximum productivity. Two things that help us to sleep better are a clear conscience and peace that all is well. But God knows that we are not able to muster the abiding peace that assures us of our safety and well-being. That’s why He gives us peace as one of the components of the Fruit of the Spirit.
Jesus told His disciples that He would leave them peace. He left them the kind of peace that inspires real comfort and confidence. We have that same peace living within us as followers of Christ. We have peace knowing that we are not of this world. We rest assured of our eternal security and righteousness before God through Jesus’ atoning death. So when you are feeling troubled or restless and find that you are unable to find comfort within yourself, turn to the Spirit that lives within you, the one that Jesus promised to give you. You will find peace of mind and confidence to move forward in your good purpose that God has given you. Blessings to all!
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