My God is the Prince of Peace

Roll out your rug and make way for the Prince! He broke the existing molds since his arrival in the world. He chose a donkey instead of a steed, a crown of thorns instead of a royal one, his mood is simple, his dress like that of a shepherd. He spoke with thousands (in three years), but millions follow him into eternity. His appearance was not majestic (Is 53.2), but his heart has captivated the world. He is Emmanuel, the Prince of Peace, the Lord's anointed, the one sent to mend wounded hearts, the bearer of the best news. We cannot see him, but the evidence of his footprints is visible in the walk of his redeemed court. Unroll your rug (your life) and let it pass. Your peace is a precious Shalom. Do you want it?

Today it is difficult to speak of peace, but Christians must not allow ourselves to be carried away by the princes of this world (those who see solutions in wars, those who finance them, those who cover them up). There are also wars that are not against other humans, but against God. The mistreatment of the environment (pure creation of God), the pollution of the waters, the ozone layer, in short. We love peace since it is in our DNA; if we were made new creatures in Christ, peace must rule all work and thought of our hearts. "May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which you were called in one body" (Col 3.15a).

By the way, I want to share this idea with you. For years we have heard people say - I go to church to see if I find peace (or to seek peace) -. And we Christians nod satisfied and give approval with a pat on the shoulder and all, as if expressing our contentment with a pious gesture. But this is false, very false. We come to church to seek Christ, the Prince of Peace, not peace itself. Our unique Prince, announced by the prophets and revealed in the Word, is the only treasure to seek in the church. When you find Him, He gives you His peace, and the rest He gives you by grace. The gospel confirms it this way: "Rather, seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Mt 6.33.)

The concepts of peace, tranquility, tranquility, love and comfort that are often sought in the church (in the temple in this case), are closer to the standards and patterns of the world, than to the true motives of God. Take possession of Christ and He will be empowered in you. Seek the Kingdom of God and peace will come to you by His grace.

The Word of God tells us: “Because God was pleased to dwell in him in all its fullness and, through him, to reconcile to himself all things, both those on earth and those in heaven, doing the peace through the blood that he shed on the cross. (Col 1.19-20). It is his shed blood that is the genesis of our peace, which summons us to peace.

God promised peace to his people. He is a promise and his Word is firm, because He is always faithful: The Lord says: “Even if the mountains change places and the hills totter, my faithful love for you will not change or my peace covenant will waver. (Is 54.10). The Lord's covenants with his children are always kept.

God exalted Jesus; He will carry the principalities on his shoulders and inaugurate a time of eternal peace for the redeemed in his blood; meanwhile, let us make peace a banner that honors him, that testifies in us his name, which is full of all grace: His name is Counselor, Wonderful, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace! (Is 9.6)

God bless you!

Suggested Reading: Psalm 29