“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 King James Version)
Wealthy people all over the world may look like they have all the money in their hands, but if you only see their hearts and minds; they may have more fear and worries than a bum or the poorest person in the world. Peace is one of the treasures in life where money will be of no value if someone is in need of it, even just for a minute. Rich people are willing to write a check to acquire inner peace or peace of mind. The Bible says; “And the way of peace have they not known:” (Romans 3:17 KJV) Jesus is our only source of peace. Six times in the New Testament Jesus is called the God of peace. Apostle Paul testified; “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”(Romans 5:1 KJV)
Dr. Billy Graham in his book “Peace with God” wrote; “Peace can be experienced only when we have received divine pardon- when we have been reconciled to God and when we have harmony within, with our fellow man and especially with God.”
The wars between countries, between love ones, or in churches are the revelation of a world in need of peace. The greatest war that is very active right now is between God and man. It’s between God’s holiness and man’s wickedness. The other one could be the war between God and Satan. we are in a warfare with the enemy as God’s children, especially this Christmas season. We have an annual warfare with those who do not believe in the virgin birth, in the Lord Jesus Christ and in the true meaning of Christmas.
Apostle Paul wrote; “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7 KJV) We need the peace of God because He is the God of peace. We need the Holy Spirit because He is the Spirit of peace. And we need the Lord Jesus Christ because He is the Prince of peace. The prophet Isaiah prophesied; “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.” (Isaiah 9:14 KJV)- By Ely Roque Sagansay
Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
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