John 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

Jesus speaks these words in the Upper Room on the night of His betrayal. His peace isn’t based on circumstances—He knows the cross is coming. But His peace is rooted in His victory over sin and death. He doesn’t say, “Earn peace.” He says, “I give.” The world’s peace is fragile—social, financial, relational—but His peace is unshakable, anchored in the cross and resurrection. Our blessed assurance is this: the Lord who conquered sin, death, and the grave is seated at the Father’s right hand, and His Spirit lives in us.

The Greek word for Peace is Eirene (Strong G1515), and it means the state of uprightness after death, the assurance of salvation, to be secured by, and to join together. Now it’s starting to take more shape! As our Prince of Peace, Jesus is assuring us that He is the only one who could give us the kind of peace we need. The peace that gives us more than stress-free tranquility – but rather the blessed assurance of salvation that we can only find in him (Jn 16:33). 

Jesus offers us a peace that’s completely different from what the world gives. It’s not based on having everything under control, on everything going our way, or on always feeling calm. It’s a deep peace that comes from trusting Him. Even when everything around you screams chaos, His peace can live deep inside you.

So how do we receive it? It’s not about doing more—it’s about surrendering more. Jesus says, “Do not let your heart be troubled.” That means we can choose not to let fear take over, because His peace has already been given to us. Today, you can pause, take a deep breath, and remember you’re not alone. He is with you, and His peace is available right now.

The peace Jesus offers is so much more than just the absence of problems. His peace brings with it the promise of eternal life with God, a purpose that nothing in this world can take away, and a hope that, no matter how difficult the present may be, God is directing our future.