Prince Of Peace

Throughout the year, the desire for peace was universal. Each day, headlines unravel tales of conflicts, bringing tears to our eyes and burden to our hearts. The concept of peace, whether defined as the absence of turmoil, or calm in chaos, has been man’s enduring quest. Interestingly, the Bible unveils a profound truth—peace is not a distant idea; it is a Person!

Person of Peace
Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) “… and his name shall be called … Prince of Peace”
This verse is about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Peaceless Birth of Peace
In our society, deliveries are carefully planned for the mother’s comfort. But the Prince of Peace, Jesus, had a different story. If he lived in our world, Joseph would’ve googled all the nearby Bethlehem inns, only to find the, “sold out” sign. Mary gave birth, swaddled, and placed her newborn baby in manger. Not quite the cleanest place to place a baby!

Peace Pierced and Crushed 
Have you wondered how the Prince of Peace became our peace? The process was certainly not peaceful. 
Isaiah 53:5: But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our Iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.

The Prince of Peace endured piercing and crushing so that we might attain peace with God.

Promise of Enduring Peace
John 14:27 (AMP): Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.
Jesus assured us that His peace is sufficient for any troubles or anything that makes us fearful.

Peace of God from God of Peace
So how do we ensure that our hearts are filled with the peace of God? Do we need to subscribe to an online course or subscribe to a YouTube Channel called “Peace?” No, but the Bible gives us clear instructions about how to attain perfect peace.

Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV): Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Let’s look two words from this verse:
Peace: Greek word: eirene. This word is often used to describe the calm feeling after a war is over and victory is declared.
Guard: Greek word: phroure, which often means protected by a military guard to prevent hostile invasion.

In this context we can read it as having tranquility knowing that we have given our problems to God, and now we can rest. We rest because we know that we have a military commander who will guard against the negative thoughts. We rest because we are confident about the outcome, regardless of what the current circumstances look like.

Life Application
This season, let us remember that greatest gift is not found under the Christmas tree. Allow the Prince of Peace to guard your anxious thoughts. Paul reminds us that “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” (Romans 16:20). He is our Prince of Peace!

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