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May 26, 2026 

Grace and Peace

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D.

In the greeting to the churches in Revelation 1:4-5, the Lord Jesus pronounces grace and peace. In all the writings of the New Testament, it is always grace and peace. Have you ever asked yourself why none of them would write peace and then grace? No one can ever have the peace of God before receiving the grace of God. Only the grace of God through Jesus Christ can give you peace—true peace that reigns even in the midst of turmoil and the difficult times of life.  

It is because of grace that we have had peace, have it now, and will have peace forever. If we confess Jesus as our Savior, that we are sinners saved only by His atoning blood, then we have had peace imparted to us. As God’s Word says, “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). We are now at peace with God because we have been made righteous in His sight: “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). 

The grace of Jesus has established peace not only between God and us but also among us. We can have peace in our relationships as we walk in the Spirit of the Lord. We can extend grace and forgiveness to one another in the present, remembering and experiencing now the grace and peace we have with God.  

And we look forward to a day when that peace will be made complete and perfect for eternity. Peace will be forever. Shalom will be restored—wholeness will be all we know, for there will be no more crying or tears or pain or brokenness because the old order of things will have passed away (see Revelation 21:4). Are you ready for that day? Are you resting in the grace and peace of the Lord yesterday, today, and forever?

Prayer: God, I praise You for the grace and peace You have given to me. Help me to own it in the present in my relationships with You and others as I anticipate my future in the glory of Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).

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Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through every available form of media, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives around the world.



What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Christ, including a vast audience in the Muslim world seeking Truth in closed countries. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based programs are broadcast in more than 28 languages to audiences across six continents. His books, MY Journal magazine, and daily e-devotionals continue to minister to a global audience. Leading The Way utilizes cutting-edge technology to advance the Gospel. Its solar-powered Navigators are reaching into remote villages, and the ministry's KINGDOM SAT TV channel—launched by Dr. Youssef in 2009—is reaching into the Middle East with programming in English, Arabic, and French. Field Teams follow up with viewers, including those in restricted areas, to lead the lost to Christ, disciple new believers, and support the underground Church.



Dr. Youssef and the Leading The Way team are committed to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus with the lost and equipping believers to grow in Christ. Learn how you can partner with this unique ministry today.

About Dr. Michael Youssef

Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, a worldwide ministry that leads the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ through the creative use of media and on-the-ground teams. His Biblically-based teaching programs are broadcast more than 18,000 times per week in multiple languages around the world. He is also the Founding Rector of Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia, and founder of the AWAKE America prayer movement.


Dr. Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before coming to the United States. In 1984, he fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. Dr. Youssef holds theological degrees from Moore College and Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate in cultural anthropology from Emory University. He has authored more than 50 books, including popular titles Saving Christianity?, Life-Changing Prayers, Is the End Near?, How to Read the Bible, Heaven Awaits, and God’s Final Call. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and have four grown children and 15 grandchildren.

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