Go in peace

Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little." Then He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" Then He said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."  - Luke 7.47-50

The problem that the world faces, and the problem that leads to so many bad choices, is a desire to find peace in a troubled world. Folks try everything to find that ever elusive peace in our hearts that the world cannot give. The world tries everything, drink, drugs, sex, pursuit of riches and things but no matter how hard they try they can never provide the peace that we want.

But as this women left Jesus said to her ‘your faith has saved you. Go in peace.’

Finally, after all the years of turmoil and struggle and a warfare with her soul she left that room with peace in her heart and life. No more guilt in her life. No more feeling like a failure. No more shame. Peace on earth was finally her peace. It is the peace that passes all understanding.

Thank God for that kind of settled peace.