Opportunity

Bible Reading: John 14:23-27
Author: Mrs. Del Bates (Florida, USA)
Friday 29 March 2024 © The Upper Room.
 “Grandma, we’ve got a problem!”  That’s my grandson, Cesare’s favourite phrase.  At this point I remind him that we have an opportunity for God to find a solution. Problems do indeed arise, seemingly every day.  But the choice of how we handle them is ours.  We can either allow fear to well up on the inside, or we can take our problems to the Lord.  The sooner we turn them over to God, the sooner we’ll feel God’s peace.

In John 14, Jesus said that he came to give us peace.  He knew the imperfections in our world, and he knew that we could never handle them on our own.  He also knew that every day each one of us will face something that will require his help.  That’s why Jesus said that the peace he gives us is not like what the world tries to give.  The world’s peace is superficial.  Although it may suppress our problems for the moment, it’s not lasting.

So today the choice is ours.  What will we do the next time a problem arises?  Will we dwell on the problem?  Or will we make a conscious choice to turn it over to God?

Prayer: Dear God, help us remember to call on you for the problems and fears we face.  In the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

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