Suzanne Adams

Advent of Peace Isaiah 9:1-7

Peace with God. Peace with yourself. Peace with others.

1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebelun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan (refer 2 Kings 15:29, 1 Chron 5:26).

When Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, King Rezin of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel marched up to fight against Jerusalem, but could not overpower it. Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”, so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest and shaken by the wind. Isaiah 7: 1-2

Say to him, (Ahaz) ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid Say to him, (Ahaz) ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid.” Isaiah 7:3 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test”. Isaiah 7:12 Ahaz sent messages to say to Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria, “I am your servant and vassal. Come up and save me out of the hand of the king of Aram and of the king of Israel, who are attacking me.” And Ahaz took the silver and gold found in the temple of the Lord and in the treasuries of the royal palace and sent it to the king of Assyria. 2 Kings 16:5-8

Permanent peace is not possible without MIGHTY GOD 5Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.

Faith in myself for peace Faith in God for peace

Faith in God for peace Faith in myself for peace

“ I don’t need God to find peace.”

PRINCE OF PEACE -Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, 4For in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of the oppressor. (Refer Judges 7:2).

though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. 3Though an army besieges me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. Psalm 27:3 4One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple Psalm 27:4

Peace with yourself Peace from God Glorify God

Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again; Rejoice Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Phil 4:4-5 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7

Guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus 6bAnd he will be called Wonderful Counselor

Peace with others Peace from God

I justify my actions I feel anger and bitterness No peace

I am forgiven I feel less hurt, more grace Peace surpasses understanding

When did you truly experience peace?

EVERLASTING FATHER

and the government will be on his shoulders. 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, 7Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.