May 10, 2023
The Peace of God
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15)
I. The Emphasis of Peace in the world is everywhere. Most people long for peace in the world. At least that’s what all the Miss Americas say: “World Peace.” Give peace a chance. Buddhism’s main teaching is how to have peace within you. Hinduism teaches Nirvana as finally being at peace with the universe: no more reincarnation. Every home longs for peace between the parents and among the children. Peace is very important, is it not?
First, we need to recognize there is a difference between peace with God and the peace of God. Peace with God comes when anyone gets saved. You were once an enemy of God, but now peace has been made by the blood of His cross (Col.1:20). And “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rm.5:1) We are declared right with God when we believe on Jesus and because of that righteousness we have peace with God. The war is over. We are at peace. We have made an unconditional surrender of our lives to God and there is no more war between us. We are friends.
The peace of God is that sense of utter well-being in our hearts, the shalom the Hebrews speak of. “It is well with my soul.” Our hearts are at rest. No matter what it’s like around us, there is peace inside of us. Paul was in jail awaiting the trial of his life by a tyrant who hated Christians, and he spoke peace over these Christians in Colossae (1:20). Those who have peace can minister peace. Jesus said, just before His arrest, trial, beating and crucifixion, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (Jn.14:27) Peace means the absence of a troubled or fearful heart. This is Jesus’ last legacy.
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