At this time in history there are so many fearful things going on throughout  the world that causes hearts to be troubled.  We, however, who are Believers look to Christ Jesus where in whom is our trust.  We know that He is in control and we are safe in His keeping.  As He reassured the disciples in John 14:27 so are we reassured with the same words!
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

We have the peace of Christ therefore we are not to let our hearts be troubled.  Let’s see where the Scriptures lead us.

Peace as promised to Believers--
*It is the Gift of God:
“The LORD will give strength to His people;
 The LORD will bless His people with peace.”  Psalm 29:11

*It is abundant:
“Great peace has those who love Your law,
 And nothing causes them to stumble.”  Psalm 119:165

*It is perfect:
“You will keep him in perfect peace,
 Whose mind is stayed on You,
 Because he trusts in You.”  Isaiah 26:3

*It is like a river (for those who heed His commandments):
“Oh, that you had heeded My commandments!
 Then your peace would have been like a river…”  Isaiah 48:18

*It is the legacy of Christ:
Read again our opening verse.  And we see in John 16:33 (the last verse of the Lord’s farewell discourse to His disciples before His death on the cross),
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the    world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”  

*It passes understanding:
“And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, will guard your
 Hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:7
We see that peace is bestowed through Christ:
“But He was wounded for our transgressions,
 He was bruised for our iniquities;
 The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
 And b y His stripes we are healed.”  Isaiah 53:5

“Therefore. Having been justified by faith we have peace with God through
 our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Romans 5:1

“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one and has broken
 down the middle wall of division between us.” Ephesians 2:14
(Read Vs. 11-18 concerning the middle wall.)

“For it pleased the Father that in Him (Christ) all the fullness should dwell,
 and by Him (Christ), to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether 
 things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood
 of His cross.”  Colossians 1:19-20

And what are we to do?  Seek and be thankful!
“Depart from evil, and do good;
 Seek peace, and pursue it.”  Psalm 34:14 

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called
 in one body; and be thankful.”  Colossians 3:15

We live in a world of tribulation and strife, but Christ’s legacy of peace is ours and we need not fear.  As we focus on Christ Jesus and allow Him to have full sway in our lives we are promised that inner peace that passes all understanding.

Lord God, how grateful we are for your perfect provisions for each of us no matter what the circumstances may be.  We love You most holy God and thank You from the depth of our hearts.  Amen

NOTE:  Please read and ponder these verses in context and be greatly blessed.)