A Final Peace-Isaiah 2:4- & Implements of war recycled into instruments of peace-Isaiah anticipates that glorious day. The prophet also proclaims "no peace unto the wicked" (48:22). Since national and international peace are established only by the great Peacemaker himself, it then follows that wickedness must be dealt a death blow. His platform is explicit: "(he) shall judge... And shall rebuke." Both verbs demand judicial righteousness. Justice must prevail if peace is to be experienced. The Old Testament term for "peace" meant soundness of completeness. Sin and wickedness can never bring peace: instead, they disrupt relationships with GOD and with men. A sinful person is never truly at peace because apart from his Creator he is never complete. Likewise, the nations of sinful humanity cannot truly achieve peace because apart from GOD they are left with rebellious self-centered ness and so will always be at odds (James 4:1,2). Tranquility and unity are outgrowths of restored harmony with GOD. Personal peace comes from the same source. Sin must have an adequate solution. Peace was provided for us by Christ who took our sins upon himself. Christ himself is the believer"s peace. Isaiah- 26:12- lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:45:15 +0000
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