Prince of Peace

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Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Think

As Advent begins, we’re invited to think about one of Jesus’s most comforting titles: Prince of Peace. It’s not just a beautiful name—it’s a promise. In the middle of daily stressors, when emails pile up, bills loom, and schedules are full, peace can feel far away. But Advent reminds us that the peace Jesus brings is deeper than just a quiet moment. It’s a peace that meets us in our chaos and stays with us.

In the Old Testament, the word shalom describes this kind of peace. Shalom is more than just calm or the absence of conflict; it’s a wholeness and completeness that fills every part of our lives. When Jesus came, he didn’t bring a temporary peace—he brought shalom, a peace that heals and restores. He came to bridge the gap between us and God, making things right where we feel broken.

The New Testament continues this with the word eirene, meaning “peace that mends what’s fractured and makes us whole.” Eirene is peace that restores, a peace that isn’t shaken by what’s happening around us. Jesus didn’t promise us an easy life, but he did promise a deep, lasting peace that can steady us when everything else feels uncertain.

We often try to create peace by controlling our lives, holding tight to schedules or perfection. But Advent invites us to release that control and receive the peace Jesus offers. His peace, his shalom and eirene, go beyond just calming us down—they reshape us from the inside out. When we let Jesus be our Prince of Peace, we find a wholeness that doesn’t depend on our circumstances.

This Advent, let’s invite the Prince of Peace into our everyday lives. Let his shalom fill our anxieties and fears, his eirene restore what’s been lost. As we look to him, may we find a peace that heals and holds us, reminding us that we are deeply loved, and that true peace is found in him alone.

Apply

Identify and release a worry. Each day, name one specific worry, acknowledge it, and then intentionally release it to God. Try writing it down and saying, “I trust you with this today.” This helps you practice letting go and trusting God.

Pray

Lord, thank you for being the source of true peace. In this season, teach me to release my worries and rest in your presence. Fill my heart with your Spirit and remind me daily that you are with me in every moment, bringing a peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ name. Amen.