What Does “Prince of Peace” Mean?

What Does “Prince of Peace” Mean?
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 by Melissa McLaughlin

Horns honked as traffic piled up at the red light. Drivers glared at one another through clenched teeth. As I rolled into the parking lot, another car sped toward the nearest empty parking space.

A sigh slipped through my lips.

Upon entering the store, shoppers rushed about picking up items and studying price tags. Store associates worked hard restocking shelves and hurriedly checking out purchases to keep the lines moving.

Just as I was about to breathe another sigh, a melody caught my attention and heart.

Right there, in the middle of a secular store, a Christmas carol rang out. Not a winter song, but a Christian hymn with lyrics about Jesus.

I paused. My body still. Holding my breath, I closed my eyes. And listened.

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

~Joseph Mohr

Above the flurry and fuss, a heavenly lullaby soothed my soul. Unexplainable peace descended upon me. And I rested in that place of divine peace.

The message of Jesus’ grace and love broke through the world’s commotion. His peace stilled my heart.

In a world of chaos, strife, division, and war, how can we experience Christ’s peace?

This Advent season, as we celebrate our Savior’s birth, let’s contemplate Isaiah 9:6 again, reminding us Christ is the Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) – For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

The past several weeks, we studied the names “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” and “Everlasting Father.” In this final week, we will ponder the title, “Prince of Peace.”

Even before His birth, the angels announced Jesus bringing peace in Luke 2:14 (NIV), “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

The peace Christ purchased between us and God came at great cost through His sacrifice on the cross, as noted in Isaiah 53:5 (ESV), “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

Additionally, we read of Jesus’ gift to us in John 14:27 (ESV), “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Fittingly, Jesus is called our peace in Ephesians 2:14 (ESV), “For he himself is our peace.”

Truly, Jesus is our Prince of Peace. The Son of God purchased peace for us with His blood. The world cannot touch this peace.

To conclude this Advent series please join me reading Isaiah 9:6 and Isaiah 9:7.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. ~Isaiah 9:6-7 (ESV)

Can you think of a time when you experienced God’s peace?

No matter where you find yourself today, may the peace of Christ rule and reign in your heart.

Merry Christmas to you and your families!

Update for My Readers:

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