Jehovah-Shalom ~ The Lord is Peace

In some of Israel's darkest times, God revealed Himself to Gideon as Jehovah-Shalom.
Judges 6:22-24 ~

And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face. And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

We must remember that the peace of the Bible is not a peace based on circumstances. It is, rather, a peace that can be obtained regardless of circumstances. How is this possible? It is possible because the peace of the Bible is found in a Person.

Gideon became afraid when he realized he had seen the angel of the Lord face to face. He wanted to be at peace with God and the angel assured he was given peace from God. Thus, Gideon built the alter to the Lord and named it The Lord is Peace. True peace cannot be found except in a right relationship with God.

In Isaiah 9:6, we see God sent His son, the Prince of Peace, the one who reconciles us to God, who enables us to stand before Him, face to face without fear. Romans 5:1 ~

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

This peace, found in Christ, does not alter regardless of our circumstances. Why? Because Christ is the same yesterday, today, forever. Also, because of the promise found in Hebrews 13:5-6 ~

Be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."

Read the following Scriptures and note below each one what you learn about God's peace.

Jeremiah 29:11 ~ "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Psalm 119:165 ~ Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.

Isaiah 26:3 ~ You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

Philippians 4:4-7 ~ Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:8-9 ~Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

When you long for peace run to your Jehovah-Shalom!

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27