Isaiah 9:6

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.

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.

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.

Peace Robbers

1. Uncontrollable life POSITION. We plan one thing and

something else happens.

2. Unchangeable PEOPLE.People can make us loose our

peace.

3. Unexplained PROBLEMS.Why does it happen to some and

not others? (sickness / death)

4. Unbearable PAINHurts too much to be at peace.

5. Unforgiven PASTExisting human conflicts.

Possible Remediesa. Meditation – having a balance.b. Medication – taking pills.c. Mediation – a peace plan.

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.

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.”

The peace that Jesus gives is not a peace without the problems but a peace despite the problems.

Something to make you whole.

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.

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”

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.”

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)

D. Jesus’ Peace brings SECURITY in eternity

Have you wondered why you are here?

You here to prepare yourself for eternity.

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.

Conclusion

Have you got this peace at this moment?

Is your life whole, complete, full and perfect?

Jesus can bring you this peace.