“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.”
‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬

Notice the cause and effect here: the cause is “these things I have spoken to you,” and the effect is “that in Me you may have peace.” The root is His teaching, and the fruit is the peace of Christ. His words bring us peace in a chaotic and confused world. He is the source of peace—“in Me.” He taught this earlier in John 14:27.

What a staggering promise! His peace is a gift. The world offers a false peace, but His peace is a calming peace. He could say, “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:1, 27). Peace is the inner calmness of spirit in the face of mounting difficulties. It is an inner serenity of heart and soul.

This peace is produced through His teaching and brought about by the work of the Holy Spirit. He gives us peace even in the midst of life’s storms. He gives perfect peace. This was the first message of resurrection in John 20:19, and this peace continues to be ours as we live in accordance with His Word.

Now, you and I can enjoy:

Peace with God (Romans 5:1),
The peace of God in our daily lives (Philippians 4:6–7), and
The presence of the God of peace (Philippians 4:9).

Anchor For Today
Let His peace rule in your heart today, grounded in His promises and sustained by His Spirit.