THE PRINCE OF PEACE
BIBLE READING:
ISAIAH 9:6
REVELATION 1:5
ACTS 5:31
LUKE 2:14
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us, a Son is given and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His Name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6(KJV)
One of the Names of the Lord Jesus is “Prince of Peace”. He is the Only Person Who gives Peace to our hearts, family, community and the Nations of the Earth. The Scripture talks about the Peace of God that passeth all understanding through Christ Jesus our Lord (Phil. 4:7). There is an Inward Peace and Serenity that comes into our hearts when we as Christians have fellowship with Jesus and walk in His Will. (Jn. 14:27) In other words, a life of fulfilment comes through daily intimate communion with the Holy Spirit. A songwriter said, “There is no other way to be happy (peace) in Jesus but to trust and obey”. When Jesus is in your boat, you will experience rest and peace even amid the storm. (Mk. 4:39; Jn. 16:33).
The world is shaken and troubled from every side with pestilences, famines, violence, wars etc because they have not embraced the Prince of Peace by accepting the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t be deceived by peace and security that the world offers for the Scriptures declare, “For when they say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child and they will not escape.” 1Thess. 5:3(KJV)
This is one of the major reasons why the Gospel of the Kingdom must be preached unto all nations because it is the Gospel that guarantees global peace and security in our lives, families, communities and nations. In conclusion, Jesus said, "Come unto Me all you that labour and are heavy laden and I the Prince of Peace (Paraphrased) will give you Rest(Peace)." (Matt. 11:28-29).
PRAYER:
Father, I thank You for the Gift of Your Son Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace. Please help us to maximize this Precious Gift for lasting Peace and Security in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.
