“Rest, in contrast with strife, and denoting the absence or end of strife… a state of untroubled, undisturbed well being.” (E.W. Bullinger definition of the word “peace” in his concordance).
Perhaps no other quality of life outside of love and joy would a person desire to obtain than peace.
While the world desperately and fruitlessly seeks world peace, the born again Christian treasures the peace they have in Jesus Christ. Prior to His death Jesus Christ shares about the comforter, which was the gift of holy spirit, that a person receives at the new birth. The attribute connected to the comforter was it contained the peace of Jesus Christ.
John 14:26 &27: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Now and forever more we believers have inherited His peace. Regardless of the troubles and challenges we face, we can live a life absent of strife because we have His peace. We can experience an undisturbed well-being knowing with the peace of Christ we have the assurance our Heavenly Father will be in every situation to overcome the challenge.
Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
When trouble arises we focus on the Lord not the problem. Too many times we get all wrapped up in the details of our strife, when all we need to do is give it to our Heavenly Father. Staying our mind on the peace we have through Jesus Christ and soon we will experience a state of rest and well-being because we have His peace.
Colossians 3:15: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Agape,
Bob
PS: Vikki Barnhart’s recent teaching, “My Peace,” is an excellent resource on understanding peace. Check our web site: www.actsnowfellowship.net for audio version and Facebook for video version.