Are you looking for true peace?
Have you ever felt like the world is crashing down around you?
Maybe you’re in a season where nothing seems to go right.
The bills keep piling up.
The relationships you thought would last forever are now in shambles.
Or perhaps you’re just overwhelmed by the relentless flood of bad news on your screen every day. It’s hard—and honestly, it’s exhausting.
But here’s the thing: Jesus (Yahshua) knew we’d face moments like these.
In fact, He promised it.
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33, NKJV).
Did you catch that?
He didn’t sugarcoat the reality of this life.
Tribulation is guaranteed.
But so is something far greater: peace. And not just any peace.
Jesus offers us true peace, the kind that carries us through the chaos of life’s storms.
So, what is this secret to finding peace in troubled times?
Let’s explore what Jesus taught and how it can transform your heart today.
1. True Peace Comes from Trusting God
One of the most powerful lessons Jesus taught about peace can be found in Matthew 6.
Picture this: Jesus is on a mountainside, teaching a crowd of people who are burdened with worries just like you and me.
He tells them, “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?” (Matthew 6:25, NKJV).
At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss these words.
How can I not worry when my problems are so real?
But Jesus wasn’t being dismissive.
He was pointing us to something deeper: trust in the Father.
He reminds us that the same God who takes care of the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field with splendor is the same God who is looking after us.
When you truly trust God, you’re no longer carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.
You’re handing it over to the One who created the universe and holds everything in His hands.
That’s where peace begins.
2. True Peace Requires Letting Go of Control
Let’s be honest.
One of the biggest reasons we lose our peace is because we’re trying to control everything.
We want to fix our problems, plan every detail, and make sure everything turns out the way we think it should.
But the truth is, control is an illusion.
Jesus invites us to release this false sense of control.
In Matthew 11:28-30, He says, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (NKJV).
When you come to Jesus and surrender your burdens to Him, you’re not giving up—you’re gaining peace.
It’s not about abandoning responsibility but about recognizing that God is ultimately in control, not you.
And let’s face it: He’s far better at running the universe than we are.
3. True Peace Is Rooted in God’s Presence
Have you ever noticed how much calmer you feel when you’re with someone who brings you comfort?
Maybe it’s a close friend or family member who has a way of making everything feel okay, even if nothing’s changed. That’s the kind of peace God’s presence brings—but on an infinitely greater scale.
When Jesus was about to leave His disciples, He made them an incredible promise: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27, NKJV).
This isn’t the fleeting peace the world offers—the kind that depends on circumstances.
This is divine peace, anchored in the unchanging presence of God. And the beautiful thing? That same presence is available to us today.
Through prayer, worship, and meditating on His Word, we can experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7, NKJV).
4. True Peace Is Strengthened by Gratitude
When life gets hard, it’s easy to focus on everything that’s going wrong.
But Jesus taught us the power of gratitude. Remember when He fed the five thousand with just five loaves and two fish?
Before the miracle happened, He gave thanks (John 6:11, NKJV). Gratitude came first, and the blessing followed.
Gratitude shifts your perspective.
It reminds you of God’s faithfulness in the past, which strengthens your trust in Him for the future. When you start thanking God—even in the middle of the storm—you’re inviting His peace to flood your heart.
As Paul wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6, NKJV).
5. True Peace Comes Through Obedience
This might be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s true: disobedience disrupts our peace.
When we’re living outside of God’s will, we’re bound to feel unsettled.
Why? Because we’re not aligned with the source of true peace.
Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15, NKJV).
Obedience isn’t about following a checklist of rules; it’s about living in harmony with God’s perfect plan for your life.
When you walk in obedience, you’re walking in step with the Prince of Peace Himself.
6. True Peace Is Found in Eternal Perspective
Finally, one of the most profound ways Jesus explained the secret to peace is by pointing us to eternity.
The troubles of this world can feel overwhelming, but they’re temporary.
Jesus reminds us to lift our eyes higher: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:1-2, NKJV).
When you fix your eyes on eternity, the burdens of this life lose their grip.
You’re reminded that this world is not your home. You’re passing through, and what awaits you on the other side is far greater than anything you could imagine.
Finding True Peace Today
Friend, I don’t know what you’re going through right now, but I do know this: Jesus’ peace is available to you.
It’s not reserved for the super-spiritual or the perfect. It’s for the weary, the broken, and the struggling—people like you and me.
So, here’s my challenge to you: take a step toward that peace today.
Trust God with the things you’ve been holding onto. Spend time in His presence.
Thank Him for His faithfulness.
Align your life with His will.
And most importantly, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
The storms of life may rage, but you don’t have to be shaken. Jesus has already overcome the world, and in Him, you can find the peace your heart longs for.
