Surrender the Worry, Accept His Peace

“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.”

Isaiah 9:6

 

The title of yesterday’s blog was “Jesus is the Prince of Peace”.

It is one of His many names and we find it referenced above in Isaiah 9:6

Perhaps you know someone with many names or titles.

Don’t let that lead you to misunderstand this name of Jesus.

It is more than a name, it is His very nature.

He is peace.

Mary never suffered through the ‘terrible two’s’ with Him.

He never had a temper tantrum or a “Hey, what about me?” self-centered moment.

He was, and is, and always will be, perfect peace.

Through Him we have peace with God.

Through Him we have the peace of God.

And we know it is not a peace based on the size of our bank account, the number of degrees we hold, how much power we may possess in this world.

It is a peace He gives to those who know Him.

It cannot be taken away.

It can be given up.

Worry and anxiety are at odds with His peace.

If you are worried and anxious about something, surrender that ‘something’ to Christ.  

The Prince is not stingy with His peace.

Surrender the worry, accept His peace!