The principle for peace is the same as the principle for crops: never underestimate the power of a seed.
How good are you at sowing seeds of peace? Pause for a moment and think about the people who make up your world. Take a stroll through the gallery of faces that are significant to you.
Want to see a miracle? Plant a word of love heart-deep in a person’s life. Nurture it with a smile and a prayer, and watch what happens. Never underestimate the power of a seed.
Where Does Peace Come From?
Peace comes from God.
“and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
On a personal level, this peace, unknown to the unsaved, provides supernatural calm and comfort in the midst of trials and enables God’s people to respond to others in harmony. The greatest reality of this peace will be in the messianic kingdom. – The MacArthur Study Bible
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23
Peace is Promised to Christians
“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9:6-7
Prince of Peace indicates that Messiah will be a benevolent ruler, bringing eternal peace on earth through the establishment of His kingdom. – The Evangelical Study Bible
“‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.” Haggai 2:9
How Do We Have Peace?
Through Christ’s atonement:
“But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
Through reconciliation with God:
“and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross” Colossians 1:20
The term reconciliation is important to Paul’s theology of restoring making to a proper relationship with God. But this reconciliation can only come through “the blood of His cross,” reflecting the atoning significance of Christ’s penal, substitutionary death. – The Woman’s Study Bible
Obtained by faith:
“You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
A sense of peace is not determined by your circumstances but by your state of mind. When you focus on God, His majesty, and His love for you, it matters not what is happening around you. Seeing your situation from God’s perspective brings peace. – Encountering God Study Bible
God’s Relation to Peace
God reveals peace to us:
“Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.” Jeremiah 33:6
God gives us peace:
“The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace.” Psalm 29:11
God satisfies us because He holds all the power and protection we need. Trusting Him brings peace and contentment. – The Lucado Encouraging Word Bible
God establishes peace for us:
“Lord, You will establish peace for us,
For You have also done all our works in us.” Isaiah 26:12
Peace in the Bible
In both the Old and New Testaments, peace is described as the result of having a right relationship to God and with others (Romans 5:1-2). Spiritual peace describes a sense of well-being and fulfillment that comes from God and is dependent on His presence alone (Galatians 5:22).
Inner spiritual peace is experienced by any believer who walks in the Spirit despite surrounding turmoil. The true “peace of God” protects the hearts and minds of believers from worry, fear, and anxiety. It transcends all logic or rationale. The God of Peace who offers salvation also promises His presence and power in the lives of His children. His presence creates in us a quiet confidence, regardless of circumstances, people, or things.
Though impossible to comprehend fully, true peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and a part of the “whole armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11-13). According to the apostle Paul, our understanding and experiencing of the gospel produces peace that allows us to walk boldly into spiritual battle and to survive all manner of difficulty and danger. The believer receives peace from God as a virtue of holy living and a protection from evil forces. Where the peace of God is present, there is no room for worry.
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Content in this article is taken from The Open Bible.
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