“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
The seal of the president of the United States is used to mark correspondence from the president of the United States to the U.S. Congress, and is also used as a symbol of the presidency itself. The central design, based on the Great Seal of the United States, is the official coat of arms of the U.S. the presidency and also appears on the presidential flag.
The presidential seal developed by custom over a long period before being defined in law, and its early historia remains obscure. The use of presidential seals goes back at least to 1850, and probably much earlier. The basic design of today's seal originated with Rutherford B. Hayes, who was the first to use the coat of arms on White House invitations in 1877. The precise design dates from 1945, when President Truman specified it in Executive Order 9646. The only changes since were in 1959 and 1960, which added 49th and 50th stars to the circle following the admissions of Alaska and Hawaii as states.
In the center of the Seal of the President of the United States is a dominant likeness of the American Eagle. A bundle of arrows, a symbol of strength and war, is clenched in the Eagle's left claw. An Olive branch is held in the Eagle's right claw, signifying peace.
Today the Eagle's head is turned to his right with an intense focus on peace. Prior to the term of President Harry S. Truman, the Eagle's head was turned to his left with a focus on war.
Our focus needs to be on the person who gives peace – Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that we have peace in Him because we trust that He died for our sins.
“Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?” – Gerard Majella
God’s Word: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
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