Daily Reading // John 19-21
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S // SCRIPTURE
Select a verse from today’s reading
John 20:19 (NKJV) Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
O // OBSERVATION
Why did this verse get your attention? Make a simple observation from the text
These disciples had just experienced the worst few days of their lives. They had no idea what was ahead. Their hearts were broken. They were in fear for their lives.
Then they heard those words, “Peace be with you”. Those words changed everything. Those words from the Lord have the same power to do that today.
When Jesus says, “Peace be with you” it is not a suggestion but a pronouncement. A pronouncement of peace.
A // APPLICATION
How can I apply this to my life today?
Jesus is still making pronouncements of peace. No circumstance is too dire,no past too dark and no future too unsure.
Jesus’ victory over death is the only victory needed, then and now. He is at the right hand of the Father. He is all I need for peace.
P // PRAYER
Express yourself in prayer
Yes, Lord, I receive Hour peace today. I hear Your voice and I remember Your victory. Amen.