(John 14:27) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

In the early days of walking with the Lord, I believed what Jesus was saying in this scripture, but I didn’t understand how to walk in his peace.  As time went on, and I had to deal with troubles and fear, I discovered that Jesus was always there with me.  I began to trust him with the challenges of life.  I began to experience his peace, and with his help, I was able to put aside fear.

Recently, I had to deal with cancer.  After two months of chemotherapy the cancer is basically gone, but I am now receiving radiation therapy to prevent the cancer from returning.  The cancer was in my head and neck, so the radiation is centered there.  To keep my head still during treatment the technicians make a mask out of a mesh material which is placed over my face and neck and fastened to the table. It is unsettling to have your head fastened tightly to a table.  Fortunately, the sessions only last about fifteen minutes.  

While facing the idea of this preparation, Jesus spoke to me that he would be right there laying beside me.  These words are with me each time they fasten me down for a session.  I am able to put aside the panic that fear might bring, and experience peace because he is with me.

The words, in John 14:7, that Jesus spoke to his disciples two thousand years ago are as alive today as they were then.  He is always with us, granting his supernatural and eternal peace.

(Philippians 4:7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.