Finding True Peace in the Storm: What Jesus Says About Lasting Peace
When the storms of life roll in, anxiety and worry can flood our hearts.
Sometimes, we don’t receive immediate rescue. Our circumstances don’t change as quickly as we want them to. In the midst of the storm, we need a calmness that rules our hearts—a stillness amid the chaos—a confident and secure peace that surpasses understanding.
Jesus’ Promise of Peace
In John 14:27, Jesus tells His disciples:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (ESV).
This is not just any peace—it’s true peace in Jesus, grounded in who He is and what He has done. Jesus the Prince of Peace offers something the world cannot give: a peace that is unshakable, eternal, and rooted in His presence.
Peace With God Through Christ
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus Christ purchased our salvation and transformed our standing before God. We—though once enemies of God—now have peace with Him through Christ (Romans 5:1–10).
Because Jesus stood in our place and paid the debt we owed, we are justified by His sacrifice and adopted as children of God. There is no greater peace than knowing we are fully reconciled to Him.
The Peace of God That Guards Us
Jesus also offers us His peace because He gives us Himself. This biblical peace is not just the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of Christ in our lives.
As Philippians 4:7 reminds us, “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
This peace is ours when we know Him personally, receive Him as Lord, and surrender our lives fully to His will.
Why the World’s Peace Falls Short
Jesus warns that the world does not give peace the way God does. What the world offers—whether it’s comfort, success, or distraction—is fleeting and empty.
Your circumstances, your relationships, even your personal achievements—none of these will ever give you lasting peace.
Peace in the Midst of the Storm
You don’t have to wait for the storm to pass before you experience God’s peace.
Finding peace in the storm is possible because Jesus Himself is with you.
Zephaniah 3:17 says, “He will quiet you with His love.” The same Savior who calmed the wind and waves can calm your anxious heart today.
Prayer for True Peace
Lord, thank You for giving me Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Quiet my anxious heart with Your love. Help me to trust that You are always with me and sovereign over all things. Amen.
Final Encouragement
True peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances—it’s found in a perfect Savior. When you rest in God’s presence in difficult times, your heart can remain steady, even when the waves keep crashing.
Meet the Author
Claudia Stehr
Claudia is a daughter redeemed by Jesus Christ. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Sam. Claudia loves music, long walks and hikes, coffee chats with friends, and allll the dogs. She also loves Philadelphia sports #gobirds
Claudia has a heart for leading and discipling young women, and served in the ministries of Cru and Young Life. She loves writing, and she deeply believes in the importance of encouragement and refreshment found in communicating, sharing, and teaching God’s Word.
