Ted was a
police officer. One day after responding to a report of violence, he said the
situation turned life-threatening. A man had stabbed someone and then
menacingly turned the blade toward Ted. A fellow officer had taken position and
fired his weapon at the assailant as he attacked Ted. The criminal was subdued,
but Ted was shot in the crossfire. As he was driven by ambulance to the
hospital, he felt deep waves of peace flowing over his soul from the Holy
Spirit. Ted felt so tranquil that he was able to offer words of comfort to the
law enforcement officer who was emotionally distraught over the crisis.
The Lord
Jesus promised us peace in crisis. Just hours before His own crucifixion,
Christ comforted His disciples with these words: “Peace I leave with you, My
peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your
heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
What is
your worst fear? If you should have to face it, Christ will be there with you.
Trusting Him through prayer makes available “the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding,” and it “will guard your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus” (Phil. 4:7).
The
secret of peace is to give every anxious care to God. (RBC)
