2 Thessalonians 3.16
The Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. Or, as it is written in the NASB, ‘continually grant you peace in every circumstance.’ But the Amplified version brings out the full import of this promise. 'May the Lord of Peace grant you His peace at all times and in all ways, i.e. under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes!'
He is the Lord of peace, and elsewhere in the Word, the God of peace, Prince of peace, and even, King of peace. He grants peace as an act of grace. Grace and peace come from the Lord Jesus Christ. How significant is the salutation of Paul in all his letters. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Always – in all times. And in all conditions – even in the worst situation you can enjoy His calm unruffled peace. Did not Peter enjoy that peace in prison, though chained to two soldiers? [Acts 12]. What about the Christian martyrs who went calmly and boldly to their deaths in the flames?
What is this peace? It is not just peace [or reconciliation] with god. It is the peace of God. The peace of God that passes all understanding, the peace that guards or garrisons our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. God’s peace as a garrison! This is for real! A felt peace! My peace I give unto you, Jn 14.27. Not the world’s fragile peace, but perfect peace, Isa 26.3. I believe that we can have this unshaken peace, peace like a river {Isa 66.12], ruling in our hearts [Col 3.15], a multiplied peace [2 Pet 1.2] – great peace! [Ps 119.165].
The Lord Jesus Christ ruling in our hearts is our Peace [Eph 2.14]; in Him, we have peace [John 16.33]. The Amplified Bible expands 2 Pet 1.2 as follows: ‘Freedom from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts/dilemmas.’ Christ is ruling in our hearts; His kingdom is being experienced in a spiritual way [See Rom 14.17]; it is righteous and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. There is a profound undisturbedness of spirit found in God Himself. Like Him, we are ‘far above all’.
I believe the key word is ‘peace’ because it is repeated twice in this promise. The God of peace will crush Satan under our feet. If only we will learn to abide in Him and obey Him in all things. He truly is our Lord.
He is the Lord of peace, and elsewhere in the Word, the God of peace, Prince of peace, and even, King of peace. He grants peace as an act of grace. Grace and peace come from the Lord Jesus Christ. How significant is the salutation of Paul in all his letters. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Always – in all times. And in all conditions – even in the worst situation you can enjoy His calm unruffled peace. Did not Peter enjoy that peace in prison, though chained to two soldiers? [Acts 12]. What about the Christian martyrs who went calmly and boldly to their deaths in the flames?
What is this peace? It is not just peace [or reconciliation] with god. It is the peace of God. The peace of God that passes all understanding, the peace that guards or garrisons our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. God’s peace as a garrison! This is for real! A felt peace! My peace I give unto you, Jn 14.27. Not the world’s fragile peace, but perfect peace, Isa 26.3. I believe that we can have this unshaken peace, peace like a river {Isa 66.12], ruling in our hearts [Col 3.15], a multiplied peace [2 Pet 1.2] – great peace! [Ps 119.165].
The Lord Jesus Christ ruling in our hearts is our Peace [Eph 2.14]; in Him, we have peace [John 16.33]. The Amplified Bible expands 2 Pet 1.2 as follows: ‘Freedom from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts/dilemmas.’ Christ is ruling in our hearts; His kingdom is being experienced in a spiritual way [See Rom 14.17]; it is righteous and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. There is a profound undisturbedness of spirit found in God Himself. Like Him, we are ‘far above all’.
I believe the key word is ‘peace’ because it is repeated twice in this promise. The God of peace will crush Satan under our feet. If only we will learn to abide in Him and obey Him in all things. He truly is our Lord.
Yes, peace in the Lord Jesus! It's about abiding more and more in Him, isn't it? He Himself has become our peace. Wonderful thoughts here. God be praised!
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