1. Isaiah 9:6

2. Introduction  The Four names in Isaiah’s prophecy all describe different attributes of Christ character.  He was unique and was special.  Jesus gave gifts to us that are beyond compare.

3. 1.As “Wonderful Counselor”- He wants to guide and direct our lives. 2.As “Mighty God” – He is able to rescue and save us. 3.As “Everlasting Father” - He is wanting to have a meaningful relationship with us.

4. 1. What is peace?  Oxford dictionary – Quiet, mental calm, freedom from war, a treaty.  Peace is something that everyone wants but no one has a clear understanding of how to get it.

5. Peace Robbers 1.Uncontrollable life POSITION.  We plan one thing and something else happens. 2. Unchangeable PEOPLE.  People can make us loose our peace.

6. 3. Unexplained PROBLEMS.  Why does it happen to some and not others? (sickness / death) 4. Unbearable PAIN  Hurts too much to be at peace.

7. 5. Unforgiven PAST  Existing human conflicts. Possible Remedies a. Meditation – having a balance. b. Medication – taking pills. c. Mediation – a peace plan.

8. 2. Peace Described  Peace in Hebrew means “shalom”  It means complete, whole or sound.  To be healthy or well, to have a healthy relationship with God and others.

9.  Jesus came to establish an eternal peace.  Luke 2:14 – “Peace on whom His favor rests.”  God promises to give peace to those whom His favor rests.  John 14:27 – “My peace I give you.”

10.  The peace that Jesus gives is not a peace without the problems but a peace despite the problems.  Something to make you whole.

11. 3. Peace Achieved A.Jesus’ Peace is the SOLUTION to our guilt. (Rom.5:1)  In God’s eye everyone of us stained by sin.  Because we are stained, we are eternally separated from God.

12.  Jesus paid the penalty for our guilt.  If we accept what He has done, our slate is wiped cleaned.  We are made whole and healthy.  This was Jesus’ gift to us.  Isaiah 53:5 - : “brought us peace”

13. B. Jesus’ Peace offers a RELATIONSHIP with God.  Now there is nothing that is blocking us from having the deepest and most intimate relationship with God.  Gal.3:26-29 –”You are now sons / daughters of God.”

14. C. Jesus’ Peace offers a SPIRIT CONTROLLED life.  Having come into a relationship, we now live and surrender our life to Jesus.  We live following Jesus and living to His standard.  The Holy Spirit guides and leads us to live a life of peace. (Rom.8:4-6)

15. D. Jesus’ Peace brings SECURITY in eternity  Have you wondered why you are here?  You here to prepare yourself for eternity.

16.  Without a solution for guilt, or a relationship with God or a Spirit controlled life, you will not find a place in heaven.  This is the peace Jesus came to bring.  That is why He is called the Prince of Peace.

17. Conclusion  Have you got this peace at this moment?  Is your life whole, complete, full and perfect?  Jesus can bring you this peace.