“…and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.”
One of the titles of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus, is “Prince of Peace.” The Kingdom of God ushered in by Jesus when He first entered this world is marked by peace. That is quite a contrast to the kingdoms of this world, which are marked by sin, turmoil, and war.
This peace that the Lord Jesus brings is two-fold. First, there is the peace that we presently experience. It is individual. It is personal. It is real. Those who open their heart to the reign of Christ experience personal peace within. That is the present reality of a child of God. When Jesus was on His way to the cross, He informed His disciples that He was going to leave them with His Peace (John 14:27). That peace became a reality for them after Pentecost (Acts 2:38-39). It is now a reality for us! The Holy Spirit is now here to live within the spirit of the redeemed; revealing and releasing the Power of Christ within us. This peace is constantly with us in good times and in bad times. He is with us to comfort, strengthen, teach, and guide us.
Second, the ultimate culmination of His Peace will be realized when He returns to establish His Eternal Kingdom literally on the earth! (Rev.19: 11-16). That is the other part of His Peace! His throne will be established on the earth in Jerusalem. All people and nations will submit to Him, honor Him, and worship Him! He will usher in a reign of peace and righteousness in the earth that the world has never seen before. At that time, war will cease! (Micah 4:3). And we (the redeemed of God) will be a part of that marvelous Kingdom! We will rule and reign with Him in that Kingdom! (Rev. 5:10).
So let us rejoice in His Peace! The Peace that is present and the Peace that is coming. Jesus is the Prince of Peace! He has come to us! He is with us! And He is coming! Nothing will stop that!
Rev. James W. Black
