S – “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful

 John 14:27 CSB

O – Commentary:

In New Testament times the normal way to say good-bye was Peace (šālôm in Heb.). In His death Jesus provided a legacy for His disciples: My peace I give you. They would have “peace with God” (Rom. 5:1) because their sins were forgiven and the “peace of God” (Phil. 4:7) would guard their lives. The world is unable to give this kind of peace. Fear of death (Heb. 2:14–15) and fear of the future are removed as Jesus’ followers trust in Him. Thus they need not be troubled (cf. John 11:33; 13:21; 14:1).

“John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – When we have a relationship with God, fear takes on new meaning.  Without God, fear has unlimited possibilities for fulfillment.  When we have a relationship with God, faith, trust and hope has unlimited possibilities that defeat the fear.  God wins!  

R – Heavenly Father, you are Holy and the One, true God.  Thank you for meeting us in our fear with your hope and unlimited ability to accomplish what you desire in us.  Help us to step toward you in courage and not towards fear.  We trust you today.