Peace

Pete Kersker - Oct 02, 2025

Jesus gave thanks to God for providing the food that they needed. Jesus thanked his Father for raising Lazarus from the dead, proving, once again, that Jesus is God's Son. Jesus also praised his Father for giving his disciples (students) purpose in bringing more people the Lord.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body" (Matthew 26:26 NIV).

On the surface, it looks like Jesus is giving thanks for God's provision of food again, and he is. This meal, however, is about much more than food. It's even about more than the meaning of the Passover, which they were celebrating that day. This meal would later be called The Last Supper. The food and drink would become reminders of Jesus' death.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body" (Matthew 26:26 NIV).

Jesus' death took awhile for his disciples (students) to understand, and then accept. It was necessary, though, to complete the plan to save us all. Jesus died to take our place. Any punishment we deserve is paid by Jesus on the cross. We are forgiven by, and reconciled with, God. Jesus gives us what we need to together with God in peace.

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 (John 14:27 NIV).

Have you come home to God (the Father)  through the work of Jesus (the Son)?
Do you thank the LORD for the gift of peace?