Article July 20, 1946 Issue

Peace of Mind

GWEN M. CASTLE

After the hard and bitter experience of a long war, the thoughts of men naturally turn toward peace. Each one, in his own way, envisions the comfort of living normally again. Even though he may have seen the place he called home destroyed, his thoughts almost inevitably begin to formulate plans for reconstructing a similar environment, and the hope which is inherent in mankind encourages the effort to regain that which was lost.

There is much that is fine and courageous in human thinking, yet these qualities of human thinking are not in themselves sufficient to ensure happiness and peace of mind. Where, then, shall we look for that which all men desire?

Nearly two thousand years ago Christ Jesus said to his disciples (John 14:27), "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you." How was it possible for him to assure his followers of such a priceless possession? The period in which he lived had seen much warfare. Much of the then known world had fallen before the armed legions of Rome. His own people were in subjection to these conquerors, and he was well aware that rebellion to these forces still seethed below the surface. Yet Jesus spoke of peace as a gift at hand.

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