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Friday, April 9, 2010

Guest Blogger ... Esther Feng

Prince of Peace

Peace is elusive. It’s hard to come by sometimes, yet Jesus gives it generously. My heart does not need to be stressed, anxious or afraid. Fear worry and doubt can be a thing of the past. (John 14:27)

The exhilarating thing is that as God’s peace reigns in us, we can be peacemakers, bringing peace to the world around us. It might be in our own families, or in a country around the world. But when the Prince of Peace has authority over our lives, we can be used as instruments of peace. And we’ll be blessed because of it. (Matthew 5:9)

Sometimes, I find that as I try to be an instrument of peace, I bring a “false peace” into my world. Instead of communicating my grievances, I decide to just “take it.” I leave a situation alone and hope it blows over. Or, I do whatever it takes to avoid that touchy issue. Ironically this peace is hardly ever peaceful! Rather, I become anxious and stressed as I work hard to deny the truth.

So how do I become an harbinger of true peace? What do I do when I am walking around with a knot in my stomach? Or wondering what the future holds? How can I grab on to that peace that Jesus has so lavishly given us?

And His name will be…Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

The more we allow Christ to govern as Prince of peace, the more peace we will have in our hearts. As we give Christ permission to apply his authority in our lives, our fear and anxiety will shrivel.

The great thing about this principle is that we can control how much authority God has in our lives. The more we obey and submit to Christ’s authority, the more peace we have. It does depend on our situation; it doesn’t depend on the people around us. No matter what situation we have, as we submit to God’s authority in conflict, His peace will reign in us.
True peace comes by means of my active, continued cooperation with God.

Jesus, would you be my Prince of Peace so that I can be an instrument of peace in this world? May the increase of your government and peace continue in my heart.

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Esther is a field leader for MOPS International. Her passion is to encourage others to live fully for Christ. A former science teacher, she has rediscovered her love of words and blogs at http://forsuchatimeasthis-esther.blogspot.com/. Her two daughters love giggling, dressing up and wish they were princesses.

posted by Margaret McSweeney @ 5:33 AM

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