The Lord is our Peace
We have peace with God through Jesus Christ
Romans 5:1-2 NLT
[1] Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. [2] Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.5.1-2.NLT
He is our Peace having reconciled us to God
Ephesians 2:14-18 NKJV
[14] For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, [15] having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, [16] and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. [17] And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. [18] For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.2.14-18.NKJV
The peace of God has separated us from our old sinful nature, which was at enmity with God, and has reconciled us to Him. While we were still sinners and enemies of God, Christ reconciled us to God through the cross.
II Corinthians 5:17-21 NKJV
[17] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. [18] Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, [19] that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. [20] Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. [21] For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
https://bible.com/bible/114/2co.5.17-21.NKJV
The peace of God is the good news; that God has reconciled the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. When an angel appeared to the shepherds in the field, announcing the birth of the Savior, they brought “good tidings of great joy”, which was the birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord
Luke 2:9-11 NLT
[9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, [10] but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. [11] The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
https://bible.com/bible/116/luk.2.9-11.NLT
Acts 10:36 ESV
[36] As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),
https://bible.com/bible/59/act.10.36.ESV
His peace gives us joy and hope. Joy in the place sadness and grief, hope in the place of darkness and despair.
Romans 15:13 NLT
[13] I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.15.13.NLT
Peace = reconciliation with God and deliverance from internal chaos and strife. Peace with God is the absence of fear brought by the guilt and shame of our iniquity and sins.
God’s peace is a reuniting of enemies or opposing forces. They are no longer at odds with one another.
His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, as we pray to Him, bringing all of our anxieties and fears before Him, and as we bring to Him all our prayers, supplications and intentions, with thanksgiving
(Philippians 4:6&7)
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