Definition of TRANSCEND
transitive verb
1
a : to rise above or go beyond the limits of
b : to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : overcome
c : to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence)
2
: to outstrip or outdo in some attribute, quality, or power
From m-w.com
Christ knew He was going to die. He was not going to be able to be with His companions on earth the way He was before. But before He left them, He gave them an incredible promise. It's found in John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The world is a scary place. Peace is a rare commodity, even in the best of times. On both a geopolitical and interpersonal relationship level, we can find instances where we are without peace. We can get bogged down in the "thick of thin things," or we can find a way to achieve the peace we so desperately need.
I would humbly suggest that the peace we seek is not found from sources outside of us. We can find that in our own selves and in our relationship with the Almighty. It is not for nothing that the Holy Ghost is referred to as the Comforter. Christ referred to the Holy Ghost as just that in the previous verse. He can be our Comfort when all other sources flee or fail.
There are several ways that this comfort can come. It can come as an assurance of personal righteousness - we know through the Spirit that we are clean and pure. It can come as an assurance of a continuation of life after death - those who are taken from us are not lost to us forever. And it can come as an assurance of God's own love for us, as manifest through the atoning sacrifice of the Savior Himself. There has never been a finer representation of love. In fact, all of the assurances the Holy Spirit brings are related to this last one - for personal righteousness is attained only through the mediating and cleansing blood of Christ, and the hope of eternal life is only garnered through the Resurrection. Thus, Christ is the Source of all hope and peace and comfort. And truly, a more excellent source we could never imagine!
So when we are faced with times of hurt and pain and unease and discomfort, we can and MUST remember the Savior. We can come to feel His mighty arms around us, wrapping us in His amazing love and grace forevermore. We can perceive His light in our minds and hearts as we wend our way through dark paths. And we can know, with complete assurance, that we are His - bought and paid for with His own blood.
What greater witness can you desire?
transitive verb
1
a : to rise above or go beyond the limits of
b : to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : overcome
c : to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence)
2
: to outstrip or outdo in some attribute, quality, or power
From m-w.com
Christ knew He was going to die. He was not going to be able to be with His companions on earth the way He was before. But before He left them, He gave them an incredible promise. It's found in John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The world is a scary place. Peace is a rare commodity, even in the best of times. On both a geopolitical and interpersonal relationship level, we can find instances where we are without peace. We can get bogged down in the "thick of thin things," or we can find a way to achieve the peace we so desperately need.
I would humbly suggest that the peace we seek is not found from sources outside of us. We can find that in our own selves and in our relationship with the Almighty. It is not for nothing that the Holy Ghost is referred to as the Comforter. Christ referred to the Holy Ghost as just that in the previous verse. He can be our Comfort when all other sources flee or fail.
There are several ways that this comfort can come. It can come as an assurance of personal righteousness - we know through the Spirit that we are clean and pure. It can come as an assurance of a continuation of life after death - those who are taken from us are not lost to us forever. And it can come as an assurance of God's own love for us, as manifest through the atoning sacrifice of the Savior Himself. There has never been a finer representation of love. In fact, all of the assurances the Holy Spirit brings are related to this last one - for personal righteousness is attained only through the mediating and cleansing blood of Christ, and the hope of eternal life is only garnered through the Resurrection. Thus, Christ is the Source of all hope and peace and comfort. And truly, a more excellent source we could never imagine!
So when we are faced with times of hurt and pain and unease and discomfort, we can and MUST remember the Savior. We can come to feel His mighty arms around us, wrapping us in His amazing love and grace forevermore. We can perceive His light in our minds and hearts as we wend our way through dark paths. And we can know, with complete assurance, that we are His - bought and paid for with His own blood.
What greater witness can you desire?
Comments
Yes - it is hard. But so worth the effort.