Jesus Is!
Advent Devotional Guide
Monday, December 11, 2023
Yesterday we talked about peace. In my estimation peace is the natural result of having Jehovah Shalom living inside of us.
“Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!’ Matthew 8:24-27
Because the Lord was asleep in the boat, he could address the dangerous situation the disciples were facing. He was right there.
When he makes his home in our hearts, he is right there for us.
“Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” John 14:19-20
Because we have a personal relationship with the Lord, he is with us — in us — always. We don’t have to search for him. We don’t have to worry that we are interrupting anything. We just need to acknowledge his presence and include him in our activities. Then we can be at peace.
Lord, Thank you for allowing us to know you and for living with us in our boat. Help us to acknowledge the presence of your peace in our lives and to allow you to affect us with it.
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