DCLM Sincere Milk 31 May 2022 — The prince of peace
DCLM Sincere Milk 31 May 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The prince of peace
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TOPIC: THE PRINCE OF PEACE
BIBLE TEXT: ISAIAH 9:1-7
2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
4 For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.
5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
KEY VERSE: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
MESSAGE
The Hebrew word for peace is ‘Shalom’, and it is often used in reference to an appearance of calm and tranquility of individuals, groups or nations. The deeper meaning of peace is the spiritual harmony brought about by an individual’s restoration to God. In our sinful state, we were enemies of God. But God demonstrated His love towards us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Before His sacrifice, Prophet Isaiah had prophesied that the coming Messiah would be “The Prince of Peace.”
A Prince acts under the authority of His Father, the King. Jesus Christ, as the only begotten Son of God, brings peace from His Heavenly Father to all who will receive Him. His role as Prince of Peace is directly tied to His role as Saviour of the world.
No sinner can achieve peace with God in his own goodness. God’s standard of holiness demands death as payment for our sins. Through Jesus’ death on the cross, He became our peace offering and in Him we are reconciled to God.
Jesus does not only take our punishment; He takes away the guilt and shame that come along with the sin. Therefore, our account is settled, the balance is zero, we now have peace with God. If you have made peace with God through Jesus, you need to also go forth and make peace with others around you. Shalom!
PRAYER: Jesus the Prince of Peace, come and reign in my life.
FURTHER READING: Ephesians 2:11-17
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
