"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).

Any well groomed teenager might be led by his rancorous friends into an unfamiliar place. It could be a nook where dark deeds flourish. But there suddenly a voice starts questioning where he is and then why there of all places. "What are you doing here?" That voice can come with such deep conviction that without notice the teenager turns and bolts out. Once out he feels liberated and at peace as before.

This experience is how believers feel when there are caught up in an unfamiliar place or experience a matter far from the Lord. Suddenly they start feeling restless. Then comes that voice questioning what they are up to. And that is when they turn and put that chapter behind, freed and liberated!

For a believer the voice that brings this restlessness is the Holy Spirit. "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever" ( John 14:15-16). Whenever any believer gets locked up in a situation that is not of God the Holy Spirit makes one restless. One cannot have any peace until he withdraws and turns back to God.

Peace is one of the gifts God has given believers. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26). Those who don't know Christ live frustrated lives in constant turmoil. But because of the love of God He gives His children peace, a perfect sign of His presence!

Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, I thank you for the Holy Spirit who gives me peace whenever I walk in your will, and convicts me if I fall astray, and so may I steadfastly walk with Him, this I pray in Jesus's name.