To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all,
first being translated "king of righteousness,"
and then also king of Salem,
Jesus is the King of Peace; no one can have peace apart from Him, because He is the original source of peace. While on earth, Jesus could calm tremendous storms, for He had power over nature’s violence. Jesus also calmed the disruptive demoniac of Gadera because He had power over human nature. Jesus can give you peace when you’re in the eye of a hurricane of circumstances. He can give you self-control and an inner calm when you receive His peace. When you let Him sit on the throne of your heart, the King of Peace works all things together for good. What do you need today?
Jesus, I look to You for inner peace. While I may not be responsible for all the troubles in my life, I am at least responsible for my reaction to them. Lord, help me react properly, the way You want me to react.
Satan is the author of confusion, strife, and violence; but Jesus brings peace, and He rules by peace. When you are anxious and upset, you are not in the center of Jesus' will. But when Jesus controls your life, you’ll experience self-control, and you can enter the center of His will. Will you invite King Jesus to sit on the throne of your heart today?
Jesus, teach me to look at trouble through Your eyes. Show me how to react when things around me are coming apart. I invite You to control my life and bring peace to my heart. Amen.
You’ll receive peace and self-control when Jesus controls your life.
