August 8
The Benediction
of Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Daily Steps
As the final module concludes, the new believer receives the ultimate, perfect blessing that encapsulates the goal of the entire devotional series. This benediction secures peace by directing your heart back to its original source: may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The peace in this blessing is found in divine availability:
The Source of the Blessing: The blessing originates with the Lord of peace himself. This title is an intimate declaration that connects God's very nature (The God of Peace, Day 219) directly to your life. The only reliable source of spiritual tranquility is Jesus Christ.
The Scope of the Blessing: The peace requested is comprehensive: at all times and in every way.
At all times: This covers the past (forgiveness, Day 174), the present (anxiety, Day 190), and the future (resurrection, Day 208).
In every way: This covers every area of life—relationships, finances, suffering, spiritual warfare—all the topics explored this year.
The Final Assurance (Presence): The concluding promise secures the blessing: The Lord be with all of you. His constant, intimate Presence (Day 212) is the guarantee that the peace He gives will endure through all circumstances.
Your final peace is secured by Christ's constant Presence. Rest in the certainty that the Lord of peace himself desires to give you peace at all times and in every way, sustaining you into the glorious future.
Reflective Question
If you truly believe that the Lord of peace himself wants to give you peace at all times and in every way, what specific time or "way" (circumstance) in your life do you need to stop worrying about and entrust to Him right now?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I confess my inconsistent peace. I pray and receive this ultimate blessing today: Now may the Lord of peace himself give me peace at all times and in every way. I thank You for the guarantee of Your Presence.
Secure my final peace today in the certainty of Christ's sovereignty, sufficiency, and everlasting care. Amen.
