The world is spinning too fast for many to breathe. From Gaza to Sudan, Ukraine to Nigeria, war, inflation, anxiety, and fear now sit at every table. While science builds rockets and AI writes essays, humanity still cries itself to sleep. The world offers noise, but Jesus offers peace. His ancient call still rings through our modern chaos: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). This isn’t religion—it’s rescue.
One night on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus slept through a violent storm while His disciples panicked. When they woke Him, He rose and spoke: “Peace, be still,” and nature obeyed. That moment wasn’t just a miracle—it was a message. Today, our storms may not be waves, but emotional tsunamis: heartbreak, debt, betrayal, anxiety. And still, Jesus calms them. He may not remove every storm, but He always brings calm to the soul.
Modern life connects us digitally yet disconnects us spiritually. Many chase peace through therapy, wealth, or distractions, only to end up more confused. But peace isn’t a product—it’s a person. As Pastor Chris Oyakhilome said, “Peace is not a thing; it’s a Person. When He lives in you, the world can’t break you from outside.” The Bible affirms this in Philippians 4:7: “The peace of God… surpasses all understanding.”
In Nigeria, we say, “Person wey God cover no dey fear rain.” The storms may come, but when Christ is in your boat, you won’t drown. Countless testimonies prove this—from Fatima in Kano who survived loss and found Jesus, to John in New York who abandoned wealth for true rest. Their lives changed not because the storms stopped, but because peace stepped in.
Many today know church but not Christ. They carry crosses without knowing the Christ who died on one. Peace doesn’t come from religious rituals but from personal relationship. Dr. Juanita Bynum once declared, “You can’t fake peace. It’s either ruling your heart or it’s not.” True peace starts with surrender—not to a system, but to a Saviour.
Even in Igala culture, we say, “Alu ki d’Ojo okpakpa a chi la n—“The mouth that calls on the right god never loses direction.” In the chaos of today’s world, only Jesus offers direction and rest. He doesn’t promise a storm-free life, but He guarantees a storm-proof heart. When you anchor your soul to Him, the winds lose their power, and the waves lose their voice.
So if your life feels like a storm, don’t just count sheep—talk to the Shepherd. Jesus is not far; He’s only a whisper away. And when He speaks, peace follows. Let the news roar, let the world shake—but let your heart rest. Peace has a name, and His name is Jesus.
– Inah Boniface Ocholi writes from Ayah – Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi state.
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