Scripture to Read: Isaiah 9:1-2
The coming of the Messiah would bring peace. As God led Isaiah to write this prophecy in Isaiah 9, we see that God led Isaiah to declare, that in contrast to the present age of war, gloom, and despair, there is coming an age when peace will reign. Peace begins with the coming of the Messiah, the promised future King. His peace will be for our souls, though, and not for this world. His peace is what carries us through the difficulties of this life. This is why God tells us in Colossians 3:15, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” We must choose to allow Christ, as the Prince of Peace, to rule and reign in our lives, so the trails of this life do not overcome us. Just as God lovingly disciplined the nation of Israel by allowing them to be dominated by the Assyrians (Isaiah 8), so God lovingly disciplines His children today (Hebrews 12:5-11) when we choose to walk in disobedience to Him. God used Isaiah to tell Israel, and of course us too, that peace was coming through the coming Messiah. Today we experience the peace of Christ in us as we walk in right fellowship with our Lord. We see in Isaiah 9:2, that Christ was coming to all who walk in darkness (sin), and that He would be a great light to dispel the darkness. Through Christ, we’re set free from the darkness (sin).
Challenge & Application
When you consider that Christ is your peace, how are you choosing to let His peace rule within you? Who do you know who needs to hear this Good News of the peace of Christ? When will you share this truth with them?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!