Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:27)

The phrase, ‘Peace be with you’, is a common Hebrew greeting, one that Christ used very often when He entered into a room or met someone (see John 20:19,21,26).

But Jesus uses these words here in an unusual way. He is speaking to his disciples and explaining to them that the Holy Spirit sent by His Father, will dwell among them in His name.

This will bring an inner peace; a feeling of wellbeing and joy to them.

we too will have this inner peace and wellbeing if our Lord Jesus Christ is at the centre of our lives. He helps us to cope with our every day pressures that we encounter and helps us to trust and not be afraid.

Spirit of God, as strong as the wind,
Gentle as is the dove,
Give us Your Joy, and give us Your Peace,
Show to us Jesus’ Love. Amen.