The Prince of Peace

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:13-14).

The angels that appeared to announce the birth of the Messiah told of the peace He brought. In the life He lived and the sacrifices He made to restore our relationship with God, Jesus certainly demonstrated good will and peace.


"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).

Isaiah prophesied about Jesus' birth and said He would be The Prince of Peace. When we look through history and around us today, we could ask, "Where is the peace?"

"For he [Christ] is our peace" (Ephesians 2:14a)

It can be inside each of us, if we accept Christ as our Savior and turn our lives over to Him. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit helps us understand and find this peace. And it's a peace that passes all understanding, because it doesn't depend on circumstances. Nothing else compares. Once you experience it, you'll never be satisfied without it. It comes from a deep, personal relationship with our Lord. He is our peace!

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you" (John 14:27).

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