Always and by All Means

2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

Do you see the key word today? It's "all". Keep that in mind as we look at the rest of the scripture.

God's Words says, The Lord of Peace HIMSELF..." First of all thank you Lord for the fact that it's you. You didn't send someone else to give us peace but you brought it yourself. Thank you Jesus for not sending another messenger because they weren't recieving it from them. Thank you for not sending another sign because the people, like myself, were blinded by those same signs. Thank you so much for coming yourself. Thank you for bringing me Your peace, delivered by your own nail pierced hands.

Second, look at what He is giving. It's His peace! This is what the world is looking for and coming up short so often. What is peace? Never having a problem and a life full of ease? No, it's knowing that through all the struggles and problems, He is the greater answer. Peace is knowing that God is there, that He cares and understands what our pain and hurt is. It's knowing that He has the answer and that He is with us every step.

Third, notice how often He will give us this peace... "Always by all means". No matter what, God will give us His peace ALWAYS and by ALL means. This tells me that God is ready to give you peace right now and in any way possible. Ask Him!

God, through your Son Jesus, please give us the peace that passes all of our understanding. Please send us the peace that only you can give. God for the one thinking that they can't handle another problem or situation, give them peace. Lord, just like the demonic man in the graveyard who couldn't find any rest, give them that kind of peace as they fall down before you right now.