Peace

We read in Judges chapter 6 that "Gideon built an altar there and named it The LORD is peace."  How true that is, as we will see as we examine some additional Scripture passages today.  But first let's review what we have learned so far in our journey together.....

• the name of the Lord is a strong tower.
• the name of the Lord is Elohim - Creator.
• the name of the Lord is El Elyon - God Most High.
• the name of the Lord is El Roi - the God who sees.
• the name of the Lord is El Shaddai - All Sufficient.
• the name of the Lord is Adonai - the Lord.
• the name of the Lord is Jehovah - the Self-Sufficient, Eternal God.
• the name of the Lord is Jehovah-Jireh - the LORD who provides.
• the name of the Lord is Jehovah-Rapha - the LORD who heals.
• the name of the Lord is Jehovah-Nissi - the LORD my banner.
• the name of the Lord is Jehovah-Mekoddishkem - the LORD who sanctifies.

And now we focus our attention on Jehovah-Shalom, the LORD is peace.  Are you in need of His peace today?  I certainly am.  I don't know what the circumstances of your life may be as you read this, but I'm sure we can agree that all of us have "stuff" that we are dealing with and trying to proces that can sometimes rob us of the peace and joy of life.  We live in troubling times.  You - or someone you know - may be dealing with something really heavy, whether cancer or bereavement or job loss or any number of other really difficult things.  I understand.  Even more important, God understands.  Let's see what the Word can teach us about Jehovah-Shalom and about peace.

Here's a list of Scriptures for you to examine.  What do you learn about peace, and about the relationship of peace to God?

• Leviticus 26:2-6
• Numbers 6:22-27
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Isaiah 48:18
• Isaiah 26:3 (read this one in the KJV if you can)
• Psalm 119:165
• Philippians 4:4-9
• Isaiah 9:6
• Romans 5:1

True peace is only found in Jehovah-Shalom.  And that peace is not determined or altered by circumstances.  I pray you are experiencing His peace today, regardless of your circumstances.

"Now the God of peace be with you all."  (Romans 15:33)