Scripture: Luke 24:36
While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”
Thought for the Day: The Greek word we translates a peace is: Eirene. When this Greek word appears in the New Testament, and it does almost 100 times, it is usually translated as peace. But on occasion, it has been translated as tranquility, harmony, rest or one. Is it describing something internal, or is it a description of the relationship we should know with one another. Today, I would like to suggest it is both. You’ve heard me speak so often about those who want to create an either/or world, where it is us vs. them. Jesus was a both/and kind of guy, and in this case, I believe his dream is to see us live in peace/oneness. To get to that peace/oneness, we must know a sense of peace/tranquility within ourselves. To be a peacemaker, one must first be a peace-knower.
Prayer: I seek to know you, O Giver of Shalom, for the purpose of knowing your peace and imparting your peace. Amen.
