Peace That the World Cannot Give
- satiseroddyonline
- Dec 19, 2025
- 3 min read
“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
There is a kind of peace the world offers, temporary, fragile, and dependent on circumstances. And then there is the peace Jesus gives, eternal, steady, and unshakable.
When Jesus was born, He introduced peace to the world in a way no one expected.
When Jesus came, many were waiting for a Messiah who would bring political freedom. They longed for deliverance, but expected it to come through power, position, and force. Jesus did not arrive with an army. He arrived wrapped in humility, clothed in purpose, and filled with divine authority. His peace did not come through swords or strategies. It came through surrender, love, and obedience to the Father.
Jesus revealed the true character of God’s peace.
Scripture calls Him our Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), and everything about His life pointed to a kingdom that would not be built through fear, but through transformation. He didn’t just come to change systems. He came to change hearts.
And here is the beauty of the promise: the peace Jesus gives did not end with His time on earth.
Through the Holy Spirit, that same peace now lives within us.
The Holy Spirit brings an inner peace that guards our hearts and minds. It settles us when the world is shaking. It anchors us when emotions are high, and answers seem delayed. This peace is not denial. It is divine assurance. It does not ignore pain; it sustains us through it. It does not remove every storm; it gives us confidence that God is present in the middle of it.
This peace carries a joy that cannot be produced and a rest that cannot be earned,
reminding us it is a gift of grace, not performance.
No matter what you are facing today. Whether uncertainty, grief, exhaustion, waiting, or transition, the peace of God is available to you. It is not reserved for perfect seasons or quiet moments. It is accessible right now, right where you are.
This is peace beyond understanding. Peace beyond circumstances.Peace rooted in Christ and released through the Holy Spirit.
So let your heart be settled today. Let fear lose its grip. Let anxiety loosen its hold. The Prince of Peace is still speaking, still giving, still guarding, and still reminding us:
His peace is not like the world’s. And that is exactly why it lasts.
What a gift! Aren’t you grateful that the peace Jesus gives does not expire when life becomes difficult? It is a divine inheritance released through the Holy Spirit and sustained by God’s presence. This peace reminds us that even when answers are delayed, God is still near. Even when circumstances are uncertain, He is still in control.
You were never meant to carry the weight of life’s burdens on your own. The Prince of Peace has already gone before you, and the Holy Spirit walks with you. Let that peace lead you today. Let it guard your heart, your mind, and remind your soul that God is faithful, present, and working in ways you cannot yet see.
Let this settle your heart today. His peace is already yours to walk in.
Heavenly Father,Thank You for the peace, Jesus has given us. The peace that surpasses all understanding. The world did not give it to us, and the world cannot take it away. Through Your Holy Spirit, guard our hearts and minds, quiet every fear, and anchor us in Your truth. We choose to trust You and rest in Your presence. Let Your peace reign in us today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you do not know Jesus, or if you feel far from Him, this is your moment. Jesus taught that to enter the Kingdom of God, we must be born again, made new through faith in Him. If you’re unsure what that means, or you’ve never made that decision, I encourage you to connect with a mature believer who can walk with you into this life-changing step, into baptism, and into new life in Jesus Christ.
Get planted. Find a Bible-teaching, Holy Spirit-filled church family that will pray for you, love you, disciple you, and walk alongside you. Pursue Jesus with your whole heart and watch Him transform your life.
Pastor Satise Roddy
Come Expecting … Leave Transformed
Satise Roddy Ministries