Does peace mean freedom from conflict? No! Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” Peace in the storm is perfect peace.
 
The Bible says that the peace of God passes all understanding. When I had breast cancer, God gave me peace. My sister, Ruthie, didn’t understand it. “You’re not even concerned,” she yelled over the phone.
 
“No, I’m not,” I replied. “I put it in God’s hands.” I didn’t know the outcome, but understood God would help me through it.
 
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Jesus spoke this at the last supper, preparing the disciples for when he left.
 
We have peace with God but that’s not where it stops. Peace is one of the fruits of the spirit, and we are to extend peace one to another.