Jesus, the Prince of Peace

Jesus, the Prince of Peace

Concluding this study of Isaiah 9:6, we see another portrait

of God: He is the Prince of Peace. In a world where there is so

much talk of peace, there is none. In Jeremiah 8:11, we find the

statement, ...Peace, peace; when there is no peace. This is also

the cry heard today. There is only one who can offer permanent

peace. That one is Jesus.

Upon conversion, one of the first things people often comment

about is the new-found peace they have in their hearts. The

world is troubled on every side, but in Christ we find peace. Those

outside of Him are restless, troubled, anxious, fretful, and full of

fear.

The Word of God declares in Isaiah 57:21, There is no

peace, saith my God, to the wicked. Until we come to the Lord,

we never have rest in our hearts. Peace is one of the fruits of the

Holy Spirit found in Galatians 5:22. When we allow the Holy

Spirit to control our lives we walk in perfect peace. Thou wilt

keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because

he trusteth in thee (Isaiah 26:3).

One of our primary difficulties is keeping our minds on the

Lord. The devil is always trying to divert us to think carnal thoughts

instead of keeping our thoughts in subjection to the Word of God.

How can we be free of worry and anxiety? We must deliberately

change our thoughts. We must look to the Lord and ask Him

to free us of our fears, and then we must think on things that bring

peace.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever

things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever

things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatso34

ever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if

there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).

Jesus said in Matthew 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers:

for they shall be called the children of God. The Lord not only

wants us to know His peace, but also He wants us to distribute

His peace.

The body of Christ needs healing and needs those who sow

seeds of peace instead of discord. If we want peace in our churches

and homes, then we must be the ones who are the peacemakers. If

we obey the Lord and walk in His light, His peace will come to

our entire family. And all thy children shall be taught of the

Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children (Isaiah

54:13). By following the Prince of Peace, we can bring His peace

into our midst.

Why is Jesus referred to as the Prince of Peace? Because

God the Father is the King of Peace, therefore His Son is the

Prince of Peace.

They are of the Melchizedek order of priests. For this

Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who

met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and

blessed him: To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all;

first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after

that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; Without

father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning

of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of

God; abideth a priest continually (Hebrews 7:1-3).

Melchizedek is referred to here as the King of Salem or King

of peace. He is a priest without beginning or end, the King of

righteousness. Jesus is referred to as the “Son” or “Prince,” and

Melchizedek is the “Father” or the “King.”

Since Abraham paid tithes unto Melchizedek and He has

neither beginning nor end of days, we know this is God manifest

in the flesh in the Old Testament. He was the high priest then, as

Jesus is now our high priest.

When God talked with Adam and Eve in the garden, He

appeared in some visible form, for the Bible records Him walking

in the cool of the day. He was not just a spirit who spoke to them.

Could it be that this same Melchizedek was there as God manifest?

What a glorious priesthood!

We can also enter into Christ’s peace and priesthood, if we

but follow in His steps. Peace is one of the most beautiful treasures

that we inherit from our Lord. Money cannot buy it, but it is

free to all who will come unto Him. We can have His peace even

in the midst of the storms of life.