
Christmas at New Life: Wk 3
Peace
Isaiah 9.6-7
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
Romans 6.22-23
22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
John 14.25-27
25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 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.
Most Christians scholars believe that this Messianic prophecy found in the book of Isaiah describes Jesus in His position of authority. His government would be ever increasing, and He would sit on the throne of David forever. While we know that Jesus is the King of kings, these Scriptures speak towards the nature of His reign.
Isaiah prophesied that the coming Messiah would be the Prince of Peace. Why Prince? Why not King of Peace? A prince acts under the authority of his father, the king. While Jesus is fully God, equal with His Father (John 1:1), He brings peace as the emissary, or messenger from His Father. Jesus was “sent by God” (1 John 4:9) and “became obedient” by His death on the cross (Philippians 2:8). His role as Prince of Peace is directly tied to His role as Savior, accomplishing the task for which His Father sent Him into our world.
Jesus Provides Peace with God
Our account is settled.
The balance is zero.
We have peace with God.
Jesus Provides Peace in the Circumstances
John 16:33 - These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Because we have peace with God, we have the peace of God available in all circumstances.
(Romans 8:19-21)(Romans 1).
Jesus Provides Peace That Rules Our Hearts
Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
The peace of God doesn’t just enable us to be at rest internally it also empowers us to walk in love and be at peace with others.
Jesus shows us the proper response to His promise of peace, “Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful” (John 14:27). We ought to be alive in this peace. It is there, it is ours, but we must take hold of it.
Christmas is all about Jesus coming to bring us peace!
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