~ WHAT IS BIBLICAL PEACE?
The Hebrew word we translate as peace is “shalom” in the Old Testament. The way “shalom” is used does not mean to feel calm nor the absence of conflict. Instead shalom, peace, is the result of right relationships with God, one another, and with creation. The concept of peace is wholeness in all of life.
The term “peace” is used in the New Testament in at least five different ways:
(1) peace as the absence of war or chaos,
(2) peace as a right relationship with God or with Christ;
(3) peace as a good relationship among people;
(4) peace as an individual virtue or state, that is, tranquillity or serenity; and
(5) peace as part of a greeting formula. Shalom
For those paying attention to what is going on in our world, all you have to do is look around. There’s so much war, so much strife, conflicts and so much pain exists in the world. Even within the family nucleus, divorce is on the rise. In fact peace of mind eludes most people, including believers in Christ.
However, Jesus Christ, speaking to His followers, knowing that He would soon depart from them, spoke Words of encouragement and promises of divine peace to them saying in…
John 14:27 AMP “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”
In review of the above verse, let us identify Jesus’ promises:
He leaves His peace with us.
He gives us His perfect peace, not as the world gives does He give.
We must not let our hearts be troubled, nor be afraid.
We must let Jesus’ perfect peace CALM us in every circumstance and give us courage and strength for every challenge we face.
These are powerful promises of PEACE by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Himself that we can claim in our prayers for peace in all facets of our lives.
Also, Psalms 29:11 AMP says “The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.”
Christ’s “peace” here refers to a hope and reassurance that goes beyond what a fallen world can offer. The ones who would enjoy such peace are the ones whose minds are steadfast and focused on the Lord. As stated in…
Isaiah 26:3 AMP “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].”
Paul in his letter to believers in Thessalonia says
In 2 Thessalonians 3:16 AMP “Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances]. The Lord be with you all.”
In Philippians 4:7 AMP, Paul promised “And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].”
NOW LET US PRAY
Faithful God, thank You for the divine peace that You generously promised and offered to those whose hearts are set on You.
Lord, give us the grace to seek after shalom peace that only You can give us. Help us to choose Your peace over strife, so that we abide in Your will. Abide with us and protect us everywhere we go. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. 
Have a blessed day
