The resurrection of Christ accomplished many wondrous things, but one of the most practically significant for His followers was the transformation of their trust in Him. No longer did they see Jesus merely as a political or national redeemer; they came to trust Him as the Savior of the world. This renewed trust filled their hearts with a burning joy, driving out fear, anxiety, and doubt. It also created the fertile ground in which Christ could cause them to experience His peace.
Biblical peace is first a condition—being made one with the Lord—and second an experience that keeps believers resting as they lean on Jesus through difficult days. Today’s text reveals how Christ’s peace came to His people and what that peace empowered them to do.