“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.” (Isa. 9:6 ESV)

There is no end to His 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.” (Isa. 9:7 ESV)

He is a God of PEACE

“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints.” (1 Cor. 14:33 ESV)

He brought us PEACE

“But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.” (Isa. 53:5 ESV)

We have PEACE with God through Jesus

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Rom. 5:1-2 ESV)

He Himself is our PEACE

“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” (Eph. 2:14-18 ESV)

“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Heb. 13:20-21 NIV)

The Lord blesses you with PEACE

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11 NIV)

Live in PEACE

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Cor. 13:11 NIV)

Those who promote PEACE will have joy

“Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.” (Prov. 12:20 NIV)

Jesus said, “PEACE be with you!”

“Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” (John 20:21 NIV)

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” (Isa. 52:7 NIV)

The mind governed by the Spirit is life and PEACE

“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Rom. 8:6 NIV)

Great PEACE with no stumbling

“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165 NIV)

We have PEACE with God since we are justified by faith

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 5:1 NIV)

God’s commands, kept in your heart, bring you PEACE

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.” (Prov. 3:1-2 NIV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7 NIV)

Discipline produces a harvest of righteousness and PEACE

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11 NIV)

Put it into practice and the God of PEACE will be with you

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Phil. 4:9 NIV)

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8 NIV)

Sow In PEACE and reap a harvest of righteousness

“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:18 NIV)

The Lord of PEACE gives you peace in every way

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” (2 Thess. 3:16 NIV)

Seek PEACE and pursue it

“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14 NIV)

“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” (Jude 1:2 NIV)

Be thankful and let the PEACE of Christ rule in your heart!

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Col. 3:15 NIV)

Keep the bond of PEACE through every effort

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Eph. 4:3 NIV)

Live in PEACE with everyone through every effort!

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Heb. 12:14 NIV)

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14 KJV)

Take heart, Jesus has overcome the world so that you will have PEACE in Him!

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NIV)

The Lord blesses you with His PEACE

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Num. 6:24-26 NIV)

Jesus gives you a different kind of PEACE!

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27 NIV)

 “Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright. Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.” (Psalm 33:1-3 NASB)

Let all take refuge and rejoice

“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.” (Psalm 5:11 NLT)

Sing and shout for JOY

“Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. Raise a song, strike the timbrel, The sweet sounding lyre with the harp.” (Psalm 81:1-2 NASB)

“O come, let us sing for joy to the LORD, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.” (Psalm 95:1 NASB)

“Shout for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout joyfully, you lower parts of the earth; Break forth into a shout of joy, you mountains, O forest, and every tree in it; For the LORD has redeemed Jacob And in Israel He shows forth His glory.” (Isa. 44:23 NASB)

“Shout for joy, O heavens! And rejoice, O earth! Break forth into joyful shouting, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted.” (Isa. 49:13 NASB)

 “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” (Luke 2:10 NASB)

 We have great JOY because of Jesus and what He has done for us!

• “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29 NIV)
• Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 NIV)
• “If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9 NIV)
•  “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23 NIV)
• “Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38 NIV)
• "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12 NIV)
•  “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” (Eph. 1:3 NIV)

Therefore…

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus.” (Rom. 5:1 NIV)

 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Rom. 8:1 NIV)