Mosaic (Apr 3)
- Amber Thiessen
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
“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” (John 14:27)
Enjoying a meal together, reclining at the table as Passover begins, Jesus once again alludes to His leaving. Bewildered and discouraged, the disciples try to understand where He would go and why He would leave. Distress begins to rise, and He reassures them with reminders of His identity, His promises, and His instructions.
But still, they felt anxious.
Knowing their fears and uncertainties, He speaks of peace.
Both a farewell and a promise.
“My peace I give to you”
As we enter Easter weekend, perhaps contentment feels distant. We may be carrying grief, frustration with our circumstances, or distraction from many things. These press in on our hearts and minds, leaving us anything but untroubled.
But the peace Jesus gives is not like what the world offers. If it were, it would be temporary and fleeting. Instead, it was secured through sacrifice, a price paid in full. Through His death and resurrection, we now have peace with God (Rom. 5:1), a restored relationship with the Almighty we did not earn. Salvation comes through the gracious work of God, bringing forgiveness of sins and a peace that guards our hearts (Phil. 4:7).
In Christ, our peace is a tether that holds fast, an anchor in the storm. It’s not temporary and fleeting, but steadfast and forever. It’s ours to lean into and it’s very good news.
So when we’re troubled (and we all face trouble) and peace seems buried under the weight of life, we’re not searching for a feeling, but turning to a person, “He himself is our peace” (Eph. 2:14).
As we remember the cost of the cross, the silence of Saturday, and the joy of the empty tomb, we are reminded that He has given us peace, and it is found in Him.
📝 In Writing
I wrapped up the month reflecting on joy and discovered I keep trying to fix my joy with better habits, but God keeps drawing me back to Himself. This month’s notes are a reset on what actually satisfies.
📚 On My Shelf
I’m still wrapping up Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis.
And continuing a collection of poetry from Heidi Tai, Unmasking the Prodigal Daughter and The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley
I got a fiction stack from the library this week, so I'm looking forward to plugging away at a few of these. Up next is, A Thieving at Carlton House by Erica Vetsch and Last to Fall by Lynn Blackburn
🏷️ Book Deals
I found a bunch of good books on sale, so figured I'd share them with you in case you're looking for some spring reading!
🗞️ In Articles
This excerpt from Every Moment Holy Vol.2 is a beautiful reflection for this celebratory weekend!
Seeing Good Friday through heaven's eyes.
This Easter weekend, reflecting on the sacrifice, power and hope of Christ, we're also pointed to a somewhat obscure character in Barabbas. This article reminds us how like Barabbas we are, both in our captivity and our freedom.
"If you have been burned by sexual sin, which has promised you life but given you death, remember who your Father is. You still belong to him. You still have all that you need and so much more in him. This battle can be won. You are not without hope—far from it. You are a conqueror in Christ Jesus"
"Friendships are plants in a pot. We figure out what they need through time and experience." I appreciated this encouragement from Karen and how she's been figuring out friendships in her season of widowhood.
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