Christ, Himself Is Our Peace.
Ephesians 2:12-14a NCV
"Remember that in the past you were without Christ. you were not citizens of Israel, and you had no part in the agreements with the promise that God made to his people. You had no hope, and you did not know God. BUT NOW IN CHRIST JESUS, YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY FROM GOD ARE BROUGHT NEAR THROUGH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST'S DEATH. CHRIST HIMSELF IS OUR PEACE."
In our trouble times, it is important to remember that Christ is our Peace. What does the word peace means? The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. The basic meaning of shalom is harmony, wholeness, soundness, well-being, and success in all areas of life. It is opposite of war, conflicts and strife.
Where did it all begin? Adam and Eve when Satan had succeed destroyed their peace of life with God in the Garden of Eden. Jesus came to destroy the work of the devil and now He has given us the Holy Spirit who begins to work His fruit of peace in us [Gal.5:22]. With Holy Spirit's help, we pray for peace and allow Christ's peace to rule in our heart. May the Lord touch our hearts to have peace during our trouble times.
Prayer Song: Wonderful Peace
Peace! peace! Wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above,
Sweep over my spirit forever I pray,
In fathomless bellows of love.
[Lyrics: W.D. Cornell;
Music: W.G. Cooper]
