Greetings and What They Convey

When reading the Bible, have you noticed that Jesus greeted only His disciples? Three times. And only after His resurrection. He greeted them saying, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:21) So, what makes Jesus’ greeting of peace so powerful and unique such as, “My peace I give to you.” Jesus’ greeting always included His desire to give His peace.

Bless These Chains

But chains can have an even greater positive significance. Take disaster relief teams such as Samaritan’s Purse or the Red Cross for example. They are links in the chain of God’s plan to provide aid for those in need. People on the homefront who donate money or goods are links to those who are positioned to help those in need.