There are so many people living on this earth who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Jesus being Lord of their lives sometimes causes fear that if they accept Jesus they can no longer do what they want in their lives. God gave every human free will, we have the ability to choose what we do with our lives and what we believe. Within those choices, there are tremendous blessings and also curses depending on every decision we make.

God does not want us to make decisions that result in curses, pain, suffering, or hurt. The Bible tells us the consequences of each decision so we will know what the outcome is before we make the choice. He tells us how to live a life full of joy and peace, nothing that the world offers will bring us perfect joy and peace – never has and never will. We see this in John 14:26 and 27. “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. ²⁷ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

In these verses, followers of Jesus are promised the Holy Spirit to teach us all things. The Holy Spirit reminds us of Truth, the Word of God, our instructions on how to have lives full of joy and peace. And finally, Jesus gave His followers His peace. This is not a peace that the world can find or discover no matter what path is taken. This peace is only gifted to the followers of Jesus.

When you consider that the vast majority of people on earth do not have this peace as they do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, it may feel overwhelming. There are so many people to reach , so many people who are sinning and doing terrible evil acts – it can feel overwhelming. But the Holy Spirit encourages all followers of Jesus to see the world as full of opportunity. Opportunity to share Jesus and provide desperately hurting people with the answers they seek. The opportunity to expand God’s family and actually share with Him in the work of showing His love to every person. God loves every single person on earth, how can we join Him in showing everyone who He is?

Let’s pray. Father in heaven, help us to share about Jesus with everyone. Help us to stay focused on You and Your Word alone. Fill us with strength and patience and Your peace. Help us to walk by faith in You and Your Word. Help us to be an example of Your love to everyone we encounter. Lord, help us to grow in You each day. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.