When we speak of wanting peace, we often feel as if there can be no peace in this old world. We think back to the time of Adam and Eve when peace on earth was a reality. However, sin took away that peace, and in its wake was conflict, sadness and death. It seems today that we have very little peace in this world—in families, communities, churches and between the nations.
In Isaiah 9:6, the Old Testament mentions the Messiah who is the “Prince of Peace.” A prince is a son of a king. Jesus was the Son of the Almighty King of all creation. He is expected to lead in government. We rejoice today because Jesus has assumed such leadership over the new spiritual kingdom, the church. Burton Coffman mentioned concerning this verse, “Jesus Christ is the only true Prince of Peace the world ever knew, and the only one that shall ever be” (Coffman, Isaiah, 97).
Jesus came to rid the world of sin and spiritual sickness. Jesus came to make peace for us with the Father. Colossians 1:20 states, “And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.” The cross was the greatest example of self-sacrifice in history. Sin and rebellion separated man from God. To reconcile man to God, a perfectly obedient man had to be sacrificed to make possible the cancellation of the sins of all other men.
When we accept forgiveness from God, we must share that forgiveness with others. The plan of salvation is plain and easy to understand. Through it, we can have true peace in God. When we live in peace through our Savior’s blood and His Word, we are happy to make peace with others.
Peace, Perfect Peace In this dark world of sin. The blood of Jesus Whispers peace within.
