Are You in Need of Peace?

O. T. #1727  "Are You in Need of Peace ?"
July 6, 2020
Summary of Isaiah-Part 3

Are you in need of peace today? Life can be ho-hum or hectic for us. Maybe you have slowed down during the past few months, but you are getting edgy now. There is One who is called the Prince of Peace that can give you the peace you need, no matter your circumstance.
There are several verses that can help us, but here is one appropriate:
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)

III. Prophetic Consolation (40:1-66:24)
       A. Purpose of Peace (40:1-48:22)
       B. Prince of Peace (49:1-57:21)

Previously, we read about the Comforter, the Servant, and Deliverer-Jesus Christ as He was to bring peace to Israel after their 70 years of captivity in Babylon. These scriptures can also apply to us Gentiles now and during the Millennium reign of Jesus as King and Savior to the Jews.

Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted His people, and will have mercy upon His afflicted. (49:13)

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before Me. (49:16)
... and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for Me. (49:23c)
... for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. (49:25b)
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! (52:7)

Chapter 53 describes Israel's coming Messiah and our Savior as He provided for the transgressions and iniquities of us all throughout all time. Oh the sufferings He endured in order to set us free from the penalty of our sins, which was only by the grace of God.

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (53:6)

As believers in Jesus, we are challenged to reach out to others with the gospel, to meet needs, to show the love of Christ to others, so they, too, can know the peace of God.

Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of tine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes.    (54:2)

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of Me, saith the LORD. (54:17)

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near. (55:6)

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. (55:8-9)

So shall My word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (55:11)

... for Mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. (56:7c)

We should be sure to seek the Lord's thoughts, ways, and will before we jump into a project. Then be sure His gospel is shared through His Word. And remember to pray, especially in God's house. When we do kingdom work in this way, it shall be blessed. Let the Prince of Peace shine His light through our life upon others.