Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that Great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant. Heb 13:20

Take a moment and consider the world that surrounds you. What may come to mind are images of people going and doing, voices calling and crying out, places filled with activity, excitement, and any other thing that may be used to fill us, comfort us or complete our desires. Much of our time and energy are spent in attempts to make peace with our surroundings. Whether it be to avoid an undesirable event and to cause something desirable, much time and energy is devoted on these things. The scripture passage reminds us of a settling peace that is “through the blood of the everlasting covenant.” The anxious and troubled heart can only be settled and satisfied by “the God of peace.” He knows everything that we are going through and with that, He knows what is best. He guides us and comforts us with peace “which surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7). The peace of God is eternally settled through “that Great Shepherd of the sheep,” “the Prince of Peace” (Is 9:6), Jesus Christ. A shepherd knows each of his sheep, lives among them and abides with them. Jesus, the “Great Shepherd” knows and understands the troubles, weaknesses, fears and anxieties of His children who follow Him by faith. He fills and gives a peace that is not the same as the world gives, but His peace gives the strength to not let our hearts be troubled and afraid (Jn 14:27). Dear friend, what do you seek and search for most of all for your life? Is it pleasure in things or even peace in a worried and troubled world? The God of peace knows your every desire, every troubled thought, every worry and wanting. He desires fill you with the power “that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus” and to settle and comfort your heart with His peace “through the blood of the everlasting covenant” of His Son, Jesus. My friend, allow the God of peace settle, satisfy, and comfort the desires of your heart that you may be indwelt with the peace “which surpasses all understanding” and know His peace “through the blood of the everlasting covenant” by Jesus Christ. Father thank You for Your love and Your mercies that are new every day. I give You praise through Jesus who is my hope, my salvation, and eternal peace. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.