Receiving His peace

Jesus promises His peace in John 14:27. The proclamation in the absolution ends with, “The peace of the Risen One abide with you.” What do we do with His peace? Moments later, we celebrate Holy Communion.

 Jesus makes another promise in John 6:56, “He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.” In Holy Communion, we have the opportunity to be reminded of His promises and to be renewed in our conviction of them.