I stood at the plate for the first time in the only all-star baseball game in which I ever played. The bases were loaded and two outs showed on the scoreboard. I had longed for this chance since I had been in third grade: the chance to be the hero and win the game for my team.
    It was a lot of pressure for a sixth grader. But if I wanted to play with the "big boys" there was going to be pressure. I wish I could say that I triumphantly rounded the bases and won the game, but I grounded out to the shortstop instead.
    I can't really imagine having peace in a situation like that. In fact, part of what makes the game exciting is the tension. But if I lived every minute that way, it would likely affect my health and shorten my life. Peace is an essential ingredient in a happy and long life.
    Paul wrote the Thessalonians a benediction of peace. "May the Lord of peace Himself continually give you peace in every circumstance" (verse 16). That great commodity, peace, can be experienced as you walk with Jesus. He is the Prince of Peace! When you walk with Him, His peace rubs off on you.
    Get to know the God of Peace through Jesus Christ His Son.  In knowing Him you can have peace in life's circumstances.  Apart from Him you will suffer the peacelessness of this world.

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