Imagine sitting an ant down in an advanced math class and trying to teach the ant a complex formula that was written on the whiteboard. Of course, it would not be possible for the ant to understand the formula. It would be beyond its comprehension.
Like that ant, there are some things in life that we have difficulty understanding. For example – How large is the universe?
There is something that we also cannot fully understand, that is also very wonderful – God’s peace.
You see, we are natural enemies of God. We are born and conceived in sin. We desire and carry out actions which God tells us not to do. And we often ignore that which God wants us to do. In our natural condition you and I are enemies of God.
Here is the part we cannot understand – despite humankind’s enmity and sin toward God – he continued to love us. God carried out an act of love that was so awesome, it is beyond our understanding.
The Almighty God allowed his one and only Son to become one of us, but without sin. Jesus Christ, a true man, was never an enemy of God – he was God!
Only this God/man could establish peace between God and humans, and the cost would be enormous – his life. It transcends our understanding, yet Christ suffered and died to save sinners – you and me!
Jesus arose from the dead proving that you have indeed been reconciled to God. In Jesus you are no longer God’s enemy!
What is more, God provides you with faith to trust in what Jesus has accomplished! He does this through his Word and sacraments. Our peace is strong not because it is based on human reasoning or intelligence, but because it is established and provided by our loving heavenly Father.
We cannot understand this peace from God, yet it assures us that through Jesus we have a place reserved for us in heaven!
The peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7