Today, we will be continuing with our series on the names and titles given to Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments. I hope that you are all doing well, and I thank you for reading the message this week.
In the book of Isaiah chapter 9 and verse six, there are several titles that are given to the one who would be the Messiah. As we have seen in another message in this series, Jesus is the Messiah foretold of in the Old Testament. One of the titles given to the Messiah Jesus in the book of Isaiah is the Prince of Peace.
What does the title Prince of Peace mean? First of all, I want to say that Jesus is the Prince of Peace because of what He accomplished through His death and reconciliation that brings about reconciliation between God and man. Those who put their faith and trust in Jesus receive forgiveness of sins. The wrath of God has passed over us, and we have God as our Father in Heaven. The gap between God and man is bridged by Jesus Christ.
Jesus is also the Prince of Peace because if people would follow the things that He taught while He was here on this earth, the world would be a much more peaceful place. Jesus taught us to love one another and to love our neighbor as ourselves. He also told us that we should do unto others as we would have done to us. If we would follow Jesus' teachings and His path of nonviolence, this world would be a much more peaceful place.
I also want to say that Jesus is the Prince of Peace because when He returns to this earth, He will bring peace to the entire world. The people will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer rise against nation. People will study war no more.
In addition to being the Prince of Peace, the Bible says that Jesus is our peace. Ephesians 2:14 says, "For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us." In John 14:27, Jesus said that He was leaving His peace with us.
What does this mean for us today? Even when we come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord, we still live in this world of difficulties. We have to make it through this life, and it isn't easy. This we know, no matter what we are facing or what we are going through, Jesus is always with us. He is helping us and sustaining us as we face our battles. Even in the darkest hour, we can rest in Him knowing that all is well for time and for eternity for those who are in Christ.
Jesus brings peace now and forever. You can experience the peace that only Jesus can bring by turning your life over to Him today. Amen.
Prayer Requests
Please pray that the storms predicted for my area tomorrow will not be bad.
Pray for those who have been affected by natural disasters around the world. Pray that people will get the aid that they need.
Let us all pray that the fires in Canada will be extinguished soon.
Remember to keep praying for peace in the troubled areas of this world. Pray especially for peace in Ukraine.
For our prayer focus countries this week, let us pray for those in the nations of Djibouti and Singapore. Pray that many will come to know Jesus.
Next week, we will continue with our current sermon series. I will post the verses on Monday, and I will post the next chapter of the Minor Prophets book midweek. May God bless you all.
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