Go in Shalom

Genesis 18-19; Psalms 3; Luke 7 

“’…her many sins have been forgiven - for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.’ Then Jesus said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ The other guests began to say among themselves, ‘Who is this who even forgives sins?’ Jesus said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.’”

Luke 7:47-50

Peace is more than a word we read about in our newspapers or websites. A woman, who lived in prostitution, left the presence of Jesus with inner peace, the peace that comes when our sins and wounds have been forgiven and healed. This all-encompassing state of well-being, or shalom, is what Jesus is still offering today. The heart of shalom is peace with God so we can be filled with his love. Those who have experienced God’s mercy and forgiveness for all their sins love much because they understand through experience how much they have been loved. When we know God’s forgiveness and love, we, too, can go in shalom and live at peace with others.

Have we experienced God’s shalom?

Are we going in this peace today?

“Lord Jesus, you are my shalom. I offer myself to you today, for your glory.”