NOT JUST WISHFUL THINKING

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:2 ESV

¶This salutation of grace and peace is more than a "best wishes to you and yours" greeting. It is news of the Father's great gift to us. In John 14:27, Jesus leaves us with this: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Jesus not merely wishes peace; He gives peace. The Lord Jesus Christ, by the will of God the Father, endues His people with peace.