Jesus said, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33
The Name of Jesus means peace. Isaiah 9:6 says, “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Jesus brings peace in the midst of storms. When Jesus and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee, “suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ Jesus responded, ‘Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!’ Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were amazed. ‘Who is this man?’ they asked. ‘Even the winds and waves obey him!’” (Matthew 8:24-27).
Just as Jesus brought peace to the storm and to the disciples, He can bring peace into the stormy situations in your life. The next time your heart is racing and anxious thoughts begin to consume you, declare the Name of Jesus over the situation and allow the Lord to give you and your family peace.
