We Have Peace with God – June 15, 2025

One key truth: We have peace because the love of the Father has been demonstrated in his Son and poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 5:1-5

We Have Peace with God

Can you identify with any of the following?

• No matter how hard I try to fit in with the group, my friends still leave me out of activities, and I feel all alone.
• I want to be pure and chaste and know that’s what God wants from me, but I still find myself looking at the porn I shouldn’t and the guilt I feel is unbearable.
• My future is all up in the air! I feel so much pressure to pick a college and career, but I have no idea what I want to do.
• I didn’t study as much as I should have, and my grades have fallen to the point where I can’t possibly get the GPA I need to earn my scholarship.
• My parents don’t understand the anxiety I am facing so it’s not even worth trying to talk with them.

Did you relate to these struggles? Perhaps you face different troubles. Whatever difficulties you face, it’s always tempting to wander down the thought path of: “I thought that getting closer to God would mean less problems and suffering, yet it seems I have even more! Where can I go to get the peace I’m so desperately looking for?”

What wonderful words Paul shares with us: “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” We’re often tempted to search for real peace in the wrong places—like friends, alcohol, drugs, or even winning in sports. But none of those things can give us peace that lasts.

True peace comes from God. He gives us peace by saying that because of Jesus, our sins are completely forgiven.

And even when life gets hard or we’re struggling, that doesn’t mean God has left us. Since God has said we’re not guilty of our sins, we can be sure that he’s always by our side, even during tough times.

The peace God gives isn’t about everything being perfect around us—it’s peace in our hearts. Jesus told us that life would have its problems, but we can still have peace because God is with us.

The stuff we go through on earth won’t last forever. But the peace God gives? That’s forever.

Trusting in God doesn’t mean life will be easy. It means knowing he’s always with you no matter what.

When you’re suffering, it doesn’t mean God is far away. Actually, it means the Holy Spirit is right there with you, giving you strength through his Word so you can keep going.

Whatever challenges come your way, know this: God is with you. He will give you the strength you need, hold you up, and help you through it all.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, in this chaotic world with all of its troubles and difficulties, it is hard for us to find peace. Thank you for bringing us the only peace that lasts—the peace of sins forgiven an the promises of your love. Strengthen us through Word and sacrament to keep our eyes focused on this peace as we face the challenges of life. Comfort us with this peace and remind us that you are with us always, especially when we are asked to go through trial and trouble. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son, our Lord. Amen.